Mikel Arteta speaks out on Granit Xhaka's bold decision to snub Arsenal captain's armband
Mikel Arteta insists Granit Xhaka's decision to snub the captain's armband against Brentford was a misunderstanding.
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Watch: Granit Xhaka refuses to take captain’s armband in Arsenal victory
Arsenal were dominant in their 2-1 victory over Brentford on Saturday afternoon, as goals from Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith-Rowe kept the Gunners in a strong position in the race for a top-four spot – but people were quick to notice a bizarre set of events near the end of the game.
Arsenal's Granit Xhaka Turns Down Chance To Wear Captain's Armband vs Brentford
The 29-year-old Swiss international then decided to snub his approach before walking away - a decision that brought plenty of reaction on social media, both during and after the game.
Granit Xhaka refuses to take armband as hint dropped over Arsenal's next captain
Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka appeared to refuse the captain’s armband during the Gunners’ 2-1 home victory against Brentford.
Arsenal's Granit Xhaka refuses captain's armband vs Brentford
Granit Xhaka threatened to overshadow Arsenal’s 2-1 win over Brentford by refusing to accept the captain’s armband.
Manchester United told to strip Harry Maguire of captaincy and hand David de Gea the armband
Former defender Paul Parker believes Harry Maguire should be stripped of the Manchester United captaincy and it should be awarded to goalkeeper David de Gea instead.