Unai Emery has challenged Granit Xhaka to change the perception Arsenal fans have of him after the midfielder was named club captain. The Switzerland midfielder was confirmed as skipper on Friday, with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang his immediate deputy, and Hector Bellerin, Alexandre Lacazette and Mesut Ozil next in the hierarchy. Xhaka, who turned 27 on Friday, being handed the armband has been a cause of consternation among Arsenal fans, many of whom jeered him when he was brought off during last week's comeback 3-2 win over Aston Villa. But head coach Emery, who put the decision to a vote among the squad before confirming his decision, backed Xhaka's leadership skills and wants him to win...
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