Eight months ago the writing was on the wall for Granit Xhaka at Arsenal. The Gunners captain swore at sections of the crowd, ripped off his shirt and stormed down the tunnel after he was hooked on minute 61 against Crystal Palace. The game finished 2-2 but the result paled in comparison to the actions of the Swiss midfielder. Unai Emery condemned his skipper's actions and fans, rightly, were upset. It took a few days for the midfielder to speak and out and apologise, which he did, but it seemed too little too late. Which is why it's to his credit that he now might just be Mikel Arteta's most important player. A furious Granit Xhaka leaves the Emirates pitch back in October. (Image: Action...
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