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Granit Xhaka tells Arsenal fans to 'f*** off' as Gunners boo subbed-off star at Emirates
Granit Xhaka’s relationship with Arsenal fans now looks beyond repair after he responded to supporters in angry fashion after being subbed against Crystal Palace,
Grant Xhaka left Arsenal fans furious after he was subbed off by Unai Emery, as he bit back at his critics from the stands.
The midfielder was withdrawn from proceedings, which was met with loud applause from the home fans who are not the biggest admirers of the Swiss international.
Xhaka was furious with the response, as he strolled off the field in leisurely fashion with Arsenal chasing the game.
He cupped his ears, waving his arms in the air as if to encourage the Gunners fans to say it louder, before allegedly mouthing "f*** off."
The worst behaviour from an Arsenal captain since William Gallas. Simply unnaceptable behviour. Childishly poor from Granit Xhaka but Unai Emery should bear some blame for appoonting him as club captain. What on earth is going on at the club. This isn't why Emery got the job pic.twitter.com/0eNKbknIs9
— Layth (@laythy29) October 27, 2019
It’s not the first time this week Xhaka has been involved in confrontation.
Patrice Evra had labelled the Arsenal team “babies” on Monday Night Football after they were beaten 1-0 at Sheffield United on Monday.
Xhaka hit back at the Frenchman, after slamming his side’s performance at Bramall Lane.
He said: “We have to stop about mental bull**** like this. For me, it is the same whether you play home or away – you have to win and show big character and a good game and not to always find the same excuse.”
When asked about Evra’s comments, he responded: “A lot of people they speak too much. It is not the first time he has spoken something about us. I have a lot of respect for him as he was a great player but you have to be careful what you say. But it is not only him – a lot of people speak a lot of bullshit about us. It’s always the same.
“For me it is strange as they were in the same situation as us, they were players as well. Sometimes it is good and sometimes it is not always good but every week they speak bullshit like this.
“I tell you the honest truth, I’m not interested in what people say and speak. We have to speak in our group to improve things and work hard and not listen to these people.”