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Newcastle striker Wilson explains Xhaka clash: I am from the streets

Newcastle United striker Callum Wilson had a go at an opponent this week.

The centre-forward, whose Magpies side are vying for a top four finish, called out the dark arts of Arsenal's Granit Xhaka.

The two clashed when Newcastle were beaten 2-0 at home by Arsenal in the Premier League at the weekend.

Speaking on his Footballer's Football Podcast on Wednesday, he stated: “He has sat down with his groin [injury] and he is smiling away like there is nothing even wrong with him.

“I am like 'get up'. He is obviously just wasting time. I think every one of their players went down at some point and got the physio on. And got up after a couple of minutes of delay.

“They obviously come with that clear tactic. When you are the home team trying to get momentum in the game, it frustrates you.

“Then you are trying to pick him up and he starts talking. You know what it's like. You are from the streets, you don't allow people to talk to you like that. I am like, off the pitch, people don't talk like this to me, so I am not going to allow it on the pitch."

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