Arsenal captain Granit Xhaka did not take kindly to the decision to substitute him on Sunday against Crystal Palace, and appeared to tell home fans to "f*ck off" as he left the pitch in a huff.

Xhaka wore the armband for this weekend's clash at the Emirates Stadium, with little sign early on that the afternoon would take a downward turn.

Xhaka's game ended minutes later when he was withdrawn for teenager Bukayo Saka, but the Switzerland international had no intention of going quietly.

The midfielder cupped his ear to the Emirates faithful and waved his arms, while apparently mouthing "f*ck off" to fans after supporters reacted to his substitution by cheering.

He then disappeared straight down the tunnel, having already thrown his shirt to the floor.

Xhaka was elected captain in September throupgh a now infamous blind ballot among Arsenal players, a decision that has attracted criticism in certain circles.

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