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Matt Verri

Granit Xhaka admits he ‘can’t change’ after latest red card but insists VAR should be scrapped

Granit Xhaka has defended his instincts on the pitch that have resulted in a number of red cards, and insisted he can’t change the way he plays.

The Arsenal midfielder was sent off against Liverpool in the first-leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final tie, leaving his teammates to play for 65 minutes with ten men as they held on for a 0-0 draw.

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