Mikel Arteta admitted Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has erased any doubts about his commitment after Arsenal's captain led by example with a double in their 3-2 win against Everton on Sunday. For much of a troubled season Arsenal have been written off as also-rans in the battle to qualify for the Champions League. But, recovering from the wreckage of the Unai Emery era, their revival under Arteta is gathering pace. Rocked by Dominic Calvert-Lewin's first-minute goal at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal equalised through Eddie Nketiah and took the lead thanks to Aubameyang.

Richarlison levelled for Everton to cap a dramatic first half, but Gabon striker Aubameyang had the final word seconds after the break. Gunners boss Arteta revealed he was not convinced about Aubameyang's mentality before he took charge, but watching his skipper tracking back to help defend in the closing stages won over the Spaniard. "Before I took over I had my questions about him but he showed his commitment.