'He didn't mean to hurt anybody': Arsene Wenger defends Arsenal star after red cardARSENAL boss Arsene Wenger has defended Granit Xhaka following his red card against Swansea. By Uche Amako 12:55, Tue, Oct 18, 2016 | UPDATED: 12:57, Tue, Oct 18, 2016 Link copied Bookmark The Swiss midfielder was sent off in the second half by Jon Moss after a late tackle on Mo Barrow.Taking into account his last season at Borussia Monchengladbach, it was Xhaka's fourth sending off since the start of last season.Arsenal v Ludogorets - Champions League match preview But Wenger has dismissed concerns over the 24-year-old's discipline.He said: “We are not responsible for the red cards he got somewhere else.ReutersArsenal's Granit Xhaka is sent off by referee Jonathan Moss“He made a foul that could have got him a yellow card. It was not meant to hurt anybody. It was just a late tackle. “I feel he is intelligent enough to analyse that as well.” Related articles Santi Cazorla: Perez responding well to being ignored by Wenger Arsenal Pictures: Aaron Ramsey and Olivier Giroud resume training SUBSCRIBE Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy Premier League Arsene Wenger Arsenal FC