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'I'm going to keep fighting' - Xhaka insists he wants to stay at Arsenal despite exit reports

The Switzerland international has pledged to give his all to the Gunners and is feeling "very well again" after a traumatic period

Granit Xhaka has promised to stay at Arsenal and win back respect after being stripped of the captaincy following an ugly altercation with fans.

During the 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium last month, the Switzerland international reacted angrily towards supporters when he was replaced.

There was an outcry that led to the 27-year-old midfielder being frozen out of the team, and he has not featured in the club’s three subsequent matches, including Saturday’s 2-0 away loss against Leicester City

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Xhaka, however, has pledged to win back the confidence of the coach and the fans after a turbulent two-week period, in which Unai Emery suggested he might never play for the club again .