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Tom Coley

What Gabriel Martinelli did to William Saliba in Arsenal gesture hinting at Bukayo Saka action

Arsenal fans made a clear gesture towards star centre-back William Saliba after hammering Wolves 5-0 on the final day of the season. In a day that centred around the seeming departure of Granit Xhaka, there was also a nod to the future of the club as well as its past and present.

Xhaka was serenaded throughout the game, expected to be his last for the club as a transfer to Germany looms, and was applauded off the field with a standing ovation. The Gunners' faithful then made their point perfectly clear, chanting: "Granit Xhaka, we want you to stay."

On top of that they also honoured his seven years of service with a banner wishing him farewell on his way and his teammates responded with celebrations accordingly. With his two goals came a true end-of-season atmosphere and a performance worthy of a successful season on the pitch.

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