Football news – Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang defends AFTV relationship and slams ‘bull****’ criticism
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ByEurosport
Updated 12/11/2019 at 08:30 GMT
Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang appears to have hit back at criticism for his relationship with AFTV.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal FC at Old Trafford
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Aubameyang has reportedly been seen to like posts from AFTV - formerly known as Arsenal Fan TV - and its contributors on Instagram, including some insulting his team-mates and manager Unai Emery.
Furthermore, he reportedly invited one of AFTV's more vitriolic contributors, Troopz, to his player box, which is intended for use by friends and family.
Some within the club are said to be questioning his relationship with AFTV according to The Athletic's David Ornstein.
Many fans and the club hierarchy blame AFTV for the rise of negativity in the stands at the Emirates, with many clips of fan rants going viral on social media after bad results.
However, some people in the club believe that Aubameyang had been shrewd in striking up a relationship with AFTV, making him immune to criticism should his performance level drop.
And the Gabon international has since taken to social media to defend his relationship with the channel and its contributors, stating “I talk with who I want whenever I want”.
"I just arrived in Gabon and heared a lot of ‘bulls***s," said Aubameyang on Instagram. "I talk with who I want whenever I want and if somebody’s not happy with you…you already know."
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