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Emmanuel Frimpong comments on Arsenal’s Granit Xhaka

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Granit Xhaka was in action for Arsenal against Brighton and Hove Albion on Sunday.

Granit Xhaka of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brighton & Hove Albion at Emirates Stadium on May 5, 2019 in London, United Kingdom.

Emmanuel Frimpong has criticised Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka on Twitter for his performance against Brighton and Hove Albion at the weekend.

Arsenal played out a 1-1 draw with Brighton at the Emirates Stadium in North London in the Premier League on Sunday evening.

The result means that the Gunners are virtually guaranteed to finish outside the Premier League top four this season.

Former Arsenal midfielder Frimpong was following the match, and he was not pleased with the display produced by 26-year-old midfielder Xhaka.

Solomon March of Brighton and Hove Albion (L) is brought down by Granit Xhaka of Arsenal inside the box which lead to a penalty being awarded during the Premier League match between...

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Xhaka started the match for Arsenal and played for 77 minutes. The Switzerland intentional worked hard in midfield and protected the back-four as best as he could.

According to WhoScored, the midfielder took two shots, had a pass accuracy of 90%, made two tackles and one clearance, and played three key passes.

The 26-year-old has made 29 appearances in the Premier League this season, scoring four goals and providing two assists in the process, according to WhoScored.

Granit Xhaka of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brighton & Hove Albion at Emirates Stadium on May 5, 2019 in London, United Kingdom.