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Granit Xhaka hit out at his Arsenal team-mates after their 2-0 defeat to Newcastle as he appeared to suggested some of them did not deserve to be on the pitch.
However, Sky Sports pundits Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher hit back at the midfielder, labelling him a disgrace for seemingly criticising the younger members of Arsenal's squad.
Arsenal headed to the North East knowing only a victory would see them overtake Tottenham into fourth but after a woeful 2-0 defeat, Mikel Arteta's side look have now all but thrown away a Champions League spot that once looked guaranteed.
Granit Xhaka (centre) hit out at his Arsenal team-mates after their 2-0 defeat to Newcastle
Mikel Arteta's (above) side saw their Champions League hopes take a hit in the defeat
However, Xhaka suggested the Gunners do not deserve to secure the coveted Champions League spot over their London rivals.
Speaking to Sky Sports following the game, the 29-year-old said: 'It's difficult to find the right words. From the first minute to the 90th we didn't deserve to be on the pitch.
'I can't explain to you why. We didn't do what the game plan was, not listening to the coach. What happened was a disaster performance. You don't deserve to play Champions League or even Europa League. It's very hard to take it at the moment.
Speaking after the game, Xhaka suggested the Gunners do not deserve European football
'I don't know why we're not doing what the coach is asking for us.'
When asked if inexperience in the squad was an issue, Xhaka replied: 'If someone isn't ready for this game, stay at home. It doesn't matter your age.
'If you're nervous, stay on the bench or stay at home. You need people to have the balls to come here and play. It's one of the most important games for us.
'We're feeling very disappointed for the people who came over here. Sorry to them [fans], I don't have any other words.
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