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Granit Xhaka has now been sent off FIVE times in just over five years at Arsenal... from grabbing players by the THROAT to reckless two-footed lunges, the erratic Swiss midfielder's hothead moments are defining his Gunners career

Where to begin with Granit Xhaka. The Arsenal midfielder found himself in the headlines for all the wrong reasons this week... again.

The former Gunners captain was sent off for a fifth time in just over five years at the north London club in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final against Liverpool on Thursday night.

Xhaka apologised to 'everyone' at Arsenal for his clumsy dismissal in the last-four tie at Anfield before he revealed his 'pride' at his Gunners team-mates for salvaging an unlikely draw.

However a lack of discipline and hothead moments from one of the club's most senior figures has become an all too common occurrence.