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Granit Xhaka slams Arsenal teammates in Newcastle loss: 'We didn't deserve to be on the pitch'

Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka said his teammates did not deserve to be on the pitch following their 2-0 defeat to Newcastle United on Monday, putting a major dent in their Champions League qualification hopes.

Arsenal were chasing a top four spot, sitting two points behind fourth-placed Tottenham Hotspur (68), but were second best throughout in their loss at St. James' Park.

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