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Published 09:48 16 Feb 2021 GMT
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Granit Xhaka has made over 150 appearances for Arsenal since joining in 2016. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)[/caption]
Arsenal full-back Hector Bellerin was also a victim of homophobic abuse.
A spokesperson for Twitter told Sky Sports News: "There is no room for racist abuse on Twitter and we are resolute in our commitment to ensure the football conversation on our service is safe for fans, players and everyone involved in the game."
Xhaka started his career in his native Switzerland with FC Basel, before spending four years in Germany with Borussia Monchengladbach. He subsequently joined Arsenal in 2016 for a fee in the region of £30-35 million.
He was appointed Arsenal captain in September 2019 following the departure of Laurent Koscielny, but the armband was handed to talismanic striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang just a month and a half later following an incident against Crystal Palace.
Xhaka was substituted in the 61st minute of that game, which drew ironic cheers, boos and jeers from the Gunners home crowd. He responded by sarcastically clapping supporters.
Social media giants are facing renewed pressure to clamp down on abuse directed at players. Stoke City winger James McClean has recently spoken out about the threats his family have faced on Instagram, while Manchester United forward Anthony Martial was also victim of racial abuse following the draw against West Brom.
In recent weeks, Marcus Rashford, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and Swansea midfielder Yan Dhanda have also been targeted with abuse and direct threats posted online.Football

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