Arsenal forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has sent a message of thanks to the Gunners supporters following his hat-trick against Leeds United. Aubameyang scored three in a Premier League game for the first time as Arsenal beat Leeds 4-2 at the Emirates. But the forward had to receive treatment in stoppage time at the end of the match after suffering a knock to his ankle.
Arsenal news: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored a hat-trick against Leeds (Image: GETTY)
Aubameyang netted his first goals since he returned to the team after having some time off to visit his mother who had been taken ill earlier this year.
He scored two in the first half, as Arsenal went into the break 3-0 up.
Hector Bellerin grabbed the third for Mikel Arteta's side before Aubameyang completed his hat-trick shortly into the second half.
The Arsenal captain was delighted to return to the scoresheet and thanked fans for their support of late.
"I try to give the best always for first my family and the team as well," Aubameyang told Sky Sports.
"It's been a tough time for me but now it's time to get the smile back and win games and score goals, that's it.
"Everyone was giving a lot of love to me, my mum and my family.
"I'm really, really happy and really proud to be part of this family. I have to say thank you to everyone at the club and the fans as well because I received a lot of messages.
"Really happy for today's win and goals, this is for them.
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