Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka enjoyed a dig at his critics after their shock defeat of Chelsea.

Xhaka saw red against the Clarets after lashing out and received scathing criticism from the likes of Graeme Souness and Martin Keown.

However, manager Mikel Arteta stuck with his man and was richly rewarded as Xhaka scored a stunning free-kick in the morale boosting 3-1 win over the Blues.

Following the game, he admitted that he was disappointed with his actions against Burnley, but was pleased to prove some of his detractors wrong against Chelsea.

"People started to talk a lot after the game [against Burnley]," he said, after the win.

"Of course I was very disappointed about the red card. I knew what I did was wrong but I am just happy that I helped the team and I'm back.

"I will always show my character and continue to give 100%."