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In recent years, Arsenal have not had much luck when it comes to their captain.

Whether it be Laurent Koscielny leaving the club under the most acrimonious of circumstances after refusing to attend the pre-season tour of the United States, or Granit Xhaka throwing the shirt to the floor as he was subbed off - things tend to end badly when given the Gunners armband.

The latest chapter has proved to be no different after Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang upped sticks to Barcelona after falling out with manager Mikel Arteta.

The Gabon international was exiled from the first-team fold and stripped of the captaincy following what was described as his 'latest disciplinary breach' in early December.

Arsenal are still without a permanent captain, though Aubameyang's former partner Alexandre Lacazette has been handed the armband for the remainder of the season.

Given Lacazette's likely departure come the end of the current campaign, Arteta will be analysing members of his squad to see who has the captaincy credentials and qualities.

Mirror Football has analysed five players Arteta could opt for when it comes to deciding his next skipper.

Arguably the current favourite, the mercurial midfield