Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has heaped praise on Granit Xhaka for handling the boo boys.
The former Gunners captain spoke out earlier this week about the way he was hounded after a red card against Crystal Palace brought his relationship with fans to breaking point in late 2019.
Arteta said: "I think what he has done is just express his feelings and say, 'This is how I feel about the situation'. He has done it in a way to the outside world that I probably haven't seen before. He has had a lot of support from everybody here internally and I think the fans have also given a lot of support.
"In the last year, the situation has changed a lot. They have been exceptional with the team and they have been very good with him individually as well, and what I have sensed in the atmosphere and support to him is very positive."
Asked if another red card could shatter the ceasefire, Arteta replied: "It is part of football. He has to learn about the things he can improve in his game but who he is as a person, his experience, and the way he transmitted what happened at the club I think his personality and the way he is deserved another chance.
"I didn't want to see him leave that way. I think it was a little bit like running away from a difficult situation and I didn't think that reflected the personality or character of Granit. So I am glad that he has stayed and I am very impressed that he has been able talk with that maturity about the situation."
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