Chelsea striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang touched the ball just NINE times in 45 minutes in dismal Arsenal comeback

Chelsea’s dreadful night at Arsenal came down to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s dismal 45-minute run against his former club.

The striker, who represented the Gunners for four years, was a surprise starter for the Blues clash at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night.

But Chelsea were second best in all departments with a 3-0 defeat inside the first 34 minutes.

Martin Odegaard put the Gunners ahead in the 18th minute as he latched onto a Granit Xhaka cross on the left before firing past Kepa Arrizabalaga.

The pair combined again just after the half hour mark as Xhaka was once again provider for Odegaard, who won their second and Arsenal’s with a fine first time.

And moments later it was 3-0 as Gabriel Jesus slotted the ball past Kepa from close range after more dismal defending from the visitors.

It was a poor performance throughout for Frank Lampard’s men, but Aubameyang was notably anonymous, touching the ball just nine times in the first half, four of them from kick-offs.

Aubameyang was substituted at half-time, replaced by Kai Havertz, to cap off a miserable comeback against his former club.

Things improved slightly for Chelsea in the second half as they pulled one back when Noni Madueke brought the ball home from close range after latching on to a good through ball from Enzo Fernandez.

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