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'There is no excuse for my behaviour': Nicolas Pepe issues apology to Arsenal team-mates and fans after being shown a straight red card for headbutting Leeds' Ezgjan Alioski

Nicolas Pepe has apologised to Arsenal team-mates and supporters after seeing red against Leeds on Sunday in the Premier League.

Pepe was shown a straight red card at Elland Road after headbutting Leeds midfielder Ezgjan Alioski during the second half of Sunday's goalless draw in the Premier League.

The Gunners' record signing, who was the latest target of vile online racist abuse following his sending off, has since issued an apology on social media - insisting there are no excuses for his actions.

Nicolas Pepe insisted there are 'no excuses' for his behaviour following his red card vs Leeds
Pepe was sent off for headbutting Leeds'u00a0Ezgjan Alioski in the second half on Sunday

Pepe was sent off for headbutting Leeds' Ezgjan Alioski in the second half on Sunday

Pepe took to Instagram to apologise to Arsenal on Monday evening

Pepe wrote on Instagram: 'Yesterday I have let my team down at a crucial time of the game and there is no excuses for my behaviour.