Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: Granit Xhaka Only Arsenal Star to Give Chelsea Ace Warm Embrace at Stamford Bridge

• The Chelsea vs Arsenal Premier League clash afforded Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang a chance to reunite with the Gunners
• The awkward reunion came barely months after his bitter exit from the Emirates Stadium, following his fallout with Mikel Arteta
• The match ended in a 1-0 defeat for the Blues, with Gabriel Martinelli's lone goal earning the Gunners a vital win

Granit Xhaka was the only Arsenal player to give Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang a warm reunion on Sunday, November 6.

Chelsea's Premier League clash with Arsenal at Stamford Bridge gave Aubameyang a golden opportunity to reunite with the Gunners, for the first time since his exit from the club.

The Gabonese striker swapped Arsenal for Barcelona during the January transfer window, following his fallout with Mikel Arteta.

However, the 33-year-old lasted only a few months at Camp Nou, as he sealed a stunning return to the English top flight with Chelsea.

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His move to Stamford Bridge did not go down well with a number of Arsenal fans though, who openly criticised the transfer.

Granit Xhaka embraces Aubameyang

Like fans, Arsenal players seemingly did not approve of Aubameyang's move to Stamford Bridge.

As pointed out by Twitter account @afcstuff, Xhaka was the only Arsenal player to give their former captain a 'warm embrace' in the pre-match handshake.

A footage shared by the Twitter user showed the Swiss midfielder sharing a light moment with his former teammate, as he hugged the Gabonese forward.

Meanwhile, Auba had a reunion to forget against the Gunners as he failed to inspire Chelsea to victory.

The match ended in a 1-0 win for Arteta's men, with Gabriel Martinelli's goal the only difference in the tie.

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The goal was enough to restore Arsenal's lead on the summit of the charts with 34 points, two points ahead of second-placed Man City.

Aubameyang sends Arsenal a warning

Sports Brief earlier reported on Aubameyang sending a warning to Arsenal before they played Chelsea on November 6.

The 33-year-old said he relishes facing his former club, with a subtle message that he now plays for the Blues.

"Arsenal, nothing personal. I'm back, I'm blue, I'm ready. Let's go," he commented.