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Granit Xhaka: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Had 'Big Balls' to Take Derby Penalty

Granit Xhaka has come to the defence of Arsenal team-mate Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after the striker missed an injury-time penalty in the Gunners' 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.

Aubameyang had the chance to seal three points for Arsenal, but he saw his 91st-minute spot-kick saved by Hugo Lloris.

Per Jack Rosser of the Evening Standard, Xhaka said: "If you take a penalty in the derby you have big balls. Not all of the players would have taken this one. So we are happy he took the penalty.