Football news - Granit Xhaka swears at Arsenal fans after being booed off at the Emirates
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Updated 27/10/2019 at 20:23 GMT
Granit Xhaka walked off the pitch at the Emirates to the sound of jeers and boos and responded by twice appearing to tell Arsenal fans to "f*** off" before disappearing down the tunnel.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 27: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal leaves the pitch after being substituted off during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Crystal Palace at Emirates Stadium on October 27, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Mort
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Xhaka was confirmed as club captain by Arsenal manager Unai Emery last month after being voted in by his team-mates and was praised by the Gunners hierarchy for his maturity and commitment.
However, the Switzerland international has always proved a divisive figure among Arsenal fans and with the side having thrown away a 2-0 lead against Crystal Palace, Xhaka's substitution after 61 minutes was greeted by cheers.
The angry midfielder threw his arms up in a "come on" gesture at the reaction at which point the jeers turned to boos and the 27-year-old appears to shout "f*** off" in reaction.
When he reached the touch line, he tore off his Arsenal shirt and walked straight down the tunnel, ignoring his manager's offer of a handshake.
Asked post-match, Arsenal boss Unai Emery condemned the behaviour of his captain, calling it wrong but added it was important to remain calm about the situation.
"He's wrong, he’s wrong! But we need to speak inside with him, and also with the club,” said Emery after the match.
And I think it is also [important] to be calm about that situation.
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