Granit Xhaka was stripped as the Arsenal captain as part of the fallout from his gestures towards Arsenal supporters after getting subbed off against Crystal Palace.

Xhaka was also removed from Arsenal's leadership committee, leading to speculation surrounding his future with the club.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was named the new captain of the team.

“I told him the decision I took, and I told the other captains. Then time is giving us the next matches, the next weeks and months, and how we can continue with every player and him also. For me it’s finished. His future with us is coming for the next weeks or the next months. Now we need to be focused for tomorrow," said Emery about his decision.