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'We all have to be captains' - Xhaka issues Arsenal rallying cry after Barca defeat

Granit Xhaka is still hopeful of being named as Unai Emery’s captain at Arsenal for the coming season, but says the whole team have to be able to show leadership.

With current incumbent Laurent Koscielny looking to force a move away from the club, Emery is looking for a new figure to wear the armband and Xhaka would relish the opportunity.

His next appearance in the Premier League will be his 100th for Arsenal. With over 300 appearances in his club career to date and eight years of international football under his belt, he is an experienced figure despite still being only 26.