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Arsenal fans rage at 'brainless' Granit Xhaka after red card for grabbing Ashley Westwood's neck with midfielder branded 'absolute clown' following moment of madness against Burnley

Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka was sent off for grabbing Burnley midfielder Ashley Westwood's neck during the second half on Sunday.

Xhaka was booked for a challenge on Dwight McNeil but a melee occurred afterwards, with the Arsenal midfielder needlessly grabbing Westwood by the throat.

Many Arsenal fans on social media criticised Xhaka for his needless red card.

One supporter described Xhaka as 'brainless'. They wrote: 'Xhaka. Brainless. Has to be a red. As if we’re not struggling enough, let’s add to our struggles by putting our hands on an opposition players neck.