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Daily Mirror
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David Alexander Hughes

Thomas Partey is playing an unheralded role in Granit Xhaka’s success at Arsenal

Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka hit his lowest point for the Gunners nearly three years ago when he was stripped of his captaincy and left out of his side's Europa League squad for their clash against Portugal's Vitoria.

The decision by then manager Unai Emery came in response to controversy stemming from Xhaka's angry reaction to being booed by fans after being substituted in a home draw against Crystal Palace.

During the indecent, a frustrated Xhaka taunted home fans and removed his shirt when storming off the pitch after he was substituted. The Swiss international has since admitted he wanted to leave the club in that following winter’s transfer window.

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