Arsene Wenger and Granit Xhaka set for showdown talks over Arsenal midfielder’s continued disciplinary issues as he faces four-game ban

ARSENE WENGER is to hold showdown talks with ill-disciplined midfielder Granit Xhaka.

The Arsenal midfielder is facing a four-game ban after he was sent off for the second time this season for a terrible lunge on Burnley midfielder Steven Defour.

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Xhaka, 24, had already been warned about his lack of discipline earlier this season.

Speaking after the 2-1 win, Wenger said: "He has to control his game, and not punish the team with his lack of control and his tackling.

"We don't encourage our midfielders to go down in tackles, we want them to stand up and not make these kind of fouls."

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Xhaka was sent off earlier this season and now faces a four-game ban after picking up another red.

But Wenger is in hot water with the FA as well after pushing fourth official Anthony Taylor.

The French manager has been charged with misconduct and is facing a four-game ban of his own after calling referee Jon Moss a 'f***ing cheat'.

Immediately after the incident, Wenger said: "I regret everything and I apologise for that."