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.