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Granit Xhaka 'Fighting' for Arsenal Future; Talks 'Hurtful' Fan Reaction

Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka has said he is ready to fight for his future at the club after being stripped of the captaincy.

Xhaka reacted angrily towards supporters after being jeered when taken off in the 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace. He's not played for the club since and having been named as skipper by manager Unai Emery earlier in the campaign, the Swiss international has been replaced by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

The saga has called into question whether or not Xhaka does have a long-term future at Arsenal. Speaking to SonntagsBlick (h/t Robin Bairner of Goal), the 27-year-old said he has not given up on the Gunners yet.