<p>Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has challenged other attackers in his squad to shoulder the goalscoring responsibilities in the absence of suspended captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.</p>.<p>Aubameyang, who has netted 14 Premier League goals this season, will serve a three-match ban for a rash tackle on Crystal Palace midfielder Max Meyer in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Selhurst Park.</p>.<p>Only Leicester City's Jamie Vardy (17) has more league goals than Aubameyang and Arteta said the Gabon international would be difficult to replace.</p>.<p>"Losing probably the most important player is never nice," Arteta told British media.</p>.<p>"We have other players that can play in that position.</p>.<p>"They now have to take a step forward now he is not able to contribute to the team with goals. Someone else has to do it and I want to see that reaction too."</p>.<p>Aubameyang will miss league games against Sheffield United and Chelsea as well as the FA Cup trip to Bournemouth.</p>
<p>Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has challenged other attackers in his squad to shoulder the goalscoring responsibilities in the absence of suspended captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.</p>.<p>Aubameyang, who has netted 14 Premier League goals this season, will serve a three-match ban for a rash tackle on Crystal Palace midfielder Max Meyer in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Selhurst Park.</p>.<p>Only Leicester City's Jamie Vardy (17) has more league goals than Aubameyang and Arteta said the Gabon international would be difficult to replace.</p>.<p>"Losing probably the most important player is never nice," Arteta told British media.</p>.<p>"We have other players that can play in that position.</p>.<p>"They now have to take a step forward now he is not able to contribute to the team with goals. Someone else has to do it and I want to see that reaction too."</p>.<p>Aubameyang will miss league games against Sheffield United and Chelsea as well as the FA Cup trip to Bournemouth.</p>