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Arsenal great Wright tells captain Xhaka to apologise to Gunners fans after 'f*** off' outburst

Goal.com | October 28, 2019

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Arsenal hero Ian Wright has told Granit Xhaka to apologise after the Gunners captain lost his cool with home fans in the draw against Crystal Palace.

Wright, the club's former striker, said Xhaka had no right to react as he did when substituted during the London derby that finished 2-2 at Emirates Stadium.

Xhaka cupped an ear to the jeering crowd and appeared to swear towards Arsenal supporters before taking off his shirt and storming down the tunnel.

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They had been baying for him as he slowly made his way off the pitch, with Xhaka's performances rarely meeting the high standards of previous Arsenal captains.

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