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'Big players don't let that happen' - Xhaka slammed after failing to cover for injured Partey during Kane goal

Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka's leadership was called into question by Graeme Souness after the midfielder failed to provide cover for Thomas Partey in the build up to Tottenham's second goal on Sunday.

The Gunners suffered a 2-0 defeat to their north London rivals on Sunday, with Son Heung-min and Harry Kane providing the goals in the first half.

As the hosts charged forward to score the second goal, Arsenal midfielder Partey walked over to the touchline due to an injury .

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Coach Mikel Arteta shoved him back on to the field to try to stop Spurs' attack, but could not catch up.