This archive report was first published on 1 November 2019.
Granit Xhaka, Arsenal's captain, has spoken out about his anger after being substituted during the 2-2 Premier League draw against Crystal Palace on Sunday, November 27, 2019.
According to Xhaka, he reached a 'boiling point' due to the abuse he and his family received from the crowd and on social media, including comments wishing harm on his wife and daughter.
"The scenes that took place around my substitution have moved me deeply. I love this club and always give 100% on and off the pitch," Xhaka said in a statement on Instagram.
He continued, "My feeling of not being understood by fans, and repeated abusive comments at matches and in social media over the last weeks and months have hurt me deeply."
Following the incident, Arsenal manager Unai Emery left Xhaka out of the squad for the League Cup fourth round match at Liverpool, which the Gunners lost on penalties.
