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Granit Xhaka urges fans to “move forward together positively” in statement following outburst

Granit Xhaka irked the wrath of Arsenal fans in their 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace on Sunday when he showed utter disgust when walking away after being substituted around the hour mark.

The Arsenal captain cupped his hands into his ears, threw his armband to the ground and walked straight down the tunnel after looking clearly disgruntled after the fans cheered his substitution and booed him afterwards.

Unai Emery demanded an apology from him to the fans for his actions after the game and after some trying days- in which the Gunners pondered on offering counselling to Xhaka for dealing with the backlash-, the Arsenal captain has finally issued a statement.