REVEALED: Why Aubameyang passed penalty to Arsenal teammate Pepe

Unai Emery has revealed Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is Arsenal's designated penalty-taker after he passed on the responsibility to Nicolas Pepe against Aston Villa.

Pepe converted the spot-kick to level the scores and grab his first goal for the club.

Aubameyang eventually capped of Arsenal's comeback in the 3-2 victory, and Emery was full of praise for the Gabon international after the game.

"Yes, it's Aubameyang who is responsible for penalties," our head coach said after the game. "Also Lacazette, and today for me is a very big decision from Aubameyang to let Pepe shoot to give him confidence and the possibility to score.

"Really, the responsibility is Aubameyang and I was happy when I saw that decision from Aubameyang.

"He is hungry every day to score, to achieve, individual and collective objectives. Today that decision shows a really great player."