Unai Emery has named Granit Xhaka Arsenal's permanent captain after the Swiss international won a players' vote for their preferred skipper.

Xhaka replaces Laurent Koscielny after leading the team in six of their eight games this season. Emery consulted with his players before informing the squad this morning ahead of Monday's game at Manchester United.

Xhaka has yet to convince onlookers in the role so far this season and was jeered by his own fans during last weekend's win over Aston Villa, but Emery is confident the Switzerland international can change opinion.

"Xhaka is mature, he has experience," the Gunners boss said. "We are living under pressure and criticism; as a coach, as a player, as a club. The most important thing is to stand up in each moment.

"I spoke with him, we ...
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Granit Xhaka: Arsenal midfielder stripped of captaincy – VIDEO



Granit Xhaka: Arsenal midfielder stripped of captaincy, may never play for Gunners again, Aubameyang new captain

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