Aubameyang matches Arsenal's legend Robert Pires’ record in following the Gunners 3-0 win over Fulham

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has matched  Arsenal legend Robert Pires record after he was on the score sheet in the Gunners 3-0 opening Premier League win at Fulham on Saturday.

Alexandre Lacazette got Arsenal in front in the eighth minute before new signing and Brazilian defender Gabriel doubled the lead in the 49th minute with a header from a corner played in by another new signing and Brazilian in Willian.

Aubameyang scored the third in the 57th minute with a sublime finish from another Willian-assisted effort.

The Gabon international became the first Gunner to score in back-to-back season openers since Pires did during the 2003-04 and 2004-05 season.

If you recall that Aubameyang scored in last season’s opening game at Newcastle United which ended 1-0.

Meanwhile, ex Arsenal's legend, Pires on his part scored in Arsenal’s first game of the 2003-04 campaign which ended in a 2-1 win against Everton. The Gunners would go on to finish that season unbeaten.