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Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere says the abusive hand gesture he aimed at Manchester City fans came as a result of jibes about his children.

Wilshere, 21, sat out Monday's draw with Chelsea and misses the trip to West Ham after landing a two-game ban.

"Suppose I will just have to take the abuse about my kids in future," he tweeted. external-link "Anyway, one more game to go! Can't wait to be back."

Wilshere will return for Arsenal's match at Newcastle on 29 December.

After Arsenal were beaten 6-3 by City at the Etihad, the Football Association decided to suspend England international Wilshere after viewing the incident retrospectively.