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'I don't think it helps ANYBODY': Ian Wright joins Gary Neville in criticising Granit Xhaka's 'very strange' post-match interview blasting team-mates after Arsenal's loss against Newcastle

Ian Wright has questioned Granit Xhaka's post-match comments after the Arsenal midfielder went on an extraordinary rant criticising his team-mates after their loss against Newcastle.

The Gunners suffered a 2-0 defeat at St James' Park on Monday night which massively damages their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League.

Mikel Arteta's side are now two points off rivals Tottenham with just one game left this season and effectively need to beat Everton on the final day and hope Spurs lose against already-relegated Norwich to attain a top-four spot.

After the game, Xhaka, 29, said his team-mates lacked 'balls' and insisted they should 'stay at home' if they were nervous.