Granit Xhaka has urged Arsenal fans to back Bukayo Saka following his penalty miss at West Ham. England’s Gunners winger sent his effort wide with his side 2-0 up.
The miss was his first from the spot in his five since the Euros two years ago. Racists targeted Saka back then and on Sunday night - but Xhaka called on genuine fans to support the 21-year-old. “We don’t need to blame anybody,” said the Swiss midfielder. “Not Bukayo, not any player.
“I mean, of course he missed the penalty. It happens, not only to him but to bigger, bigger players than him. This is part of the job, part of his career.”
