What really happened with Xhaka and captain's armband as Arteta hints at new role for Smith Rowe
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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.
Mikel Arteta explains Granit Xhaka's captaincy snub during Arsenal win over Brentford
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has played down any potential controversy after Granit Xhaka refused to wear the captain’s armband during Saturday’s 2-1 victory over Brentford in the Premier League.
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.
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