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Arsenal fans in hysterics after thinking Granit Xhaka had joined Love Island – which turned out to be lookalike Billy

ARSENAL fans have been left in hysterics after thinking Granit Xhaka had featured on this summer's Love Island.

Xhaka look-a-like Billy Brown, 23, entered the dating TV show at Casa Amor.

Fans believed Billy was Arsenal star Xhaka
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Fans believed Billy was Arsenal star XhakaCredit: Rex
Billy appeared on Love Island's reunion show recently
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Billy appeared on Love Island's reunion show recentlyCredit: Rex
Of course, Xhaka was gearing up for the Premier League season
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Of course, Xhaka was gearing up for the Premier League seasonCredit: Getty

But after a number of failed romances, Billy was voted out of the villa and headed back to the UK for the final stretch of pre-season.

One fan said: "Who sent Granit Xhaka into Love Island please?"

Another tweeted: "Granit Xhaka enjoying his pre-season I see."

Others hailed Love Island for drawing such a big name to the show.

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A viewer said: "They’ve only gone and got Granit Xhaka in Love Island."

If Billy and Xhaka were the same person, the break in the sun did him well.

Xhaka prominently featured for Arsenal throughout pre-season, including the 6-0 win over Sevilla.

Arsenal also won their Premier League opener against Crystal Palace, winning 2-0.

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The Swiss midfielder started the game, however, came away with a booking on matchweek one.

The 29-year-old regularly racks up cautions from the referee.

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