RODGERS BACKS ARTETA ON AUBA

BRENDAN RODGERS believes opposite number Mikel Arteta has been vindicated over Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Arteta put his Arsenal legacy on the line when he dumped his former captain over disciplinary issues. ‘Decisions like that are not easy but it’s all about the spirit, the discipline and the mentality to succeed,’ said Rodgers. ‘Now he’s seeing the benefits within the team.’