Arsenal captain, Pierre- Eemrick Aubameyang is hoping to replicate his performance against Valencia when they host Villarreal in the secon leg of the Europa League semi-final.

the Gunners will be heading to the game on thr back of their 2-1 loss to the Yellow Submarines in the first leg at the Estadio de La Ceramica.

Two years ago, Aubameyang scored a brace against Valencia to send Arsenal to the final of the Europa League final which they eventuially lost to Chelsea.

The Gabonese forward who was down with Malaria is back to the squad and will likely start for Mikel Arteta’s side on Thursday.

Speaking in his pre- match interview, Aubameyang reflected on the performance against Valencia describing the game as a big one.

“Definitely it was a good performance [against Valencia] and it was a big game as well,” Aubameyang said.

“Yes I think it was my best performance since I’ve been here at Arsenal.

“It was really great game, hopefully I can do it tomorrow again!

“I think I was really motivated in these types of games because a few times I have received some criticism of not being involved in big games, so I wanted to show people that it’s not true. 

“This is why I am really excited to play this game tomorrow because it is a big game and it’s a big moment for all of us. Hopefully we deliver again.

“For sure it will be one of [the biggest games of my Arsenal career].

“Definitely this season is the most important game and we know that we have to win this game. 

The game will aslo be the first time Villarreal manager, Unia Emery will be returning to Emirates Stadium after he was sacked by the club.