Arsenal manager Unai Emery has reportedly named midfielder Granit Xhaka as the new permanent captain of the club.
Per BBC Sport's David Ornstein, the Switzerland international has already worn the captain's armband six times this season. He added the vice-captaincy is still undecided between Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang:
David OrnsteinExclusive: Arsenal head coach Unai Emery has named Granit Xhaka as permanent captain. Consulted players before relaying final decision to squad this morning. Xhaka has led #AFC in 6/8 games this season + turned 27 today. Vice not finalised, hearing between Lacazette & Aubameyang
Per the Telegraph's Sam Dean, Rob Holding praised the 27-year-old in the lead-up to the decision:
Sam DeanArsenal’s players have held a blind vote to help Unai Emery decide on his five captains.