Granit Xhaka stripped of Arsenal captaincy amid furor

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Unai Emery has to repeat himself on numerous occasions to explain Granit Xhaka is out vs. Wolves.

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Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka has been stripped of his captaincy, Gunners manager Unai Emery has confirmed.

The decision comes amid a swarm of controversy stemming from Xhaka's angry reaction towards fans after being substituted in the Gunners' draw with Crystal Palace last month.

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Xhaka taunted Arsenal fans and removed his shirt when storming off the pitch after he was substituted and appeared to swear at his team's own supporters, as well as waving his arms taunting supporters to jeer louder and cupping his ear.

The Switzerland international said his actions were caused in part by what he perceived to be harsh treatment from the club's fans on social media and during matches and that it boiled over on Sunday at the Emirates.

Source: espn.co.uk