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'We are scared, we are scared': Granit Xhaka 'berated his Arsenal team-mates after they took the lead against Liverpool' for standing off the Premier League champions at Anfield

Granit Xhaka was left infuriated by Arsenal's approach during their clash with Liverpool, it has been claimed.

The Swiss international is said to have berated his team-mates during the celebrations after Alexandre Lacazette opened the scoring at Anfield.

BeIN Sports reported during the half-time break that Xhaka was heard screaming 'we are scared', and appeared visibly irked over the team's willingness to allow the champions too much space.

Granit Xhaka was reportedly left infuriated by Arsenal's approach in their clash with Liverpool

Xhaka was fielded next to Mohamed Elneny on Monday evening for the mouth-watering encounter, and the Arsenal duo struggled to take control of the midfield clash.