Tag: Xhaka
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Arsenal was dark time for my family – Xhaka
Former Arsenal captain Granit Xhaka has admitted to feeling relief when leaving the North London club for Bayer Leverkusen. Xhaka had a tough relationship with the club’s supporters over the years.
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I was very close to leaving Arsenal – Granit Xhaka
Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka has admitted he was close to leaving the North London club last year. The midfielder is being celebrated this season and proved the matchwinner in victory over Europa League opponents PSV Eindhoven.
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Granit Xhaka discusses new relationship with Arsenal fans
Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka admits he’s thrilled to have repaired his relationship with the Gunners fans. Xhaka infamously fell out with Arsenal fans back in October 2019, leading to him being stripped of the captaincy, but he has now rebuilt that connection.
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Xhaka has proved me wrong this season – Ian Wright
Ian Wright has hailed Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka for his role in the club’s uptick in fortunes. The Swiss international has long been criticized by Wright and other pundits for his performances.
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Xhaka’s yellow card at Leeds investigated by National Crime Agency
Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka’s yellow card against Leeds United at Elland Road is reportedly being investigated by the National Crime Agency amid suspicious betting activity. The Swiss was given a booking by referee Andre Marriner for time wasting in the 86th minute of the December game. The FA initially opened an investigation into the incident…
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Arsenal midfielder Xhaka out until New Year
Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka is set to be missing into the New Year. Xhaka suffered ligament damage to his right knee in the 3-1 north London derby victory over Tottenham in September. He had just returned from a three-match ban before being hit by the injury, although he escaped the need for surgery and a…
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Xhaka has signed new contract – Arsenal owner
Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke has confirmed a new deal for Granit Xhaka in the club’s matchday programme today. Xhaka was heavily linked with a switch to join Roma earlier in the summer. But after the Serie A side failed to come up with a suitable transfer fee, the Swiss midfielder has decided to remain in…
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Granit Xhaka speaks out after Arteta transfer comments
Granit Xhaka admitted it felt good to be back at ‘home’ after making his Arsenal return against Chelsea at the Emirates on Monday. The Swiss midfielder, handed an extended break after Euro 2020, scored in the 2-1 loss. Mikel Arteta was asked about Xhaka’s future after the game, with Roma reportedly interested in acquiring his…
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Arsenal coach sends message to Mourinho over Xhaka’s future
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has ruled out any chance of Granit Xhaka exiting the club. The Spaniard, speaking after a 2-1 defeat to Chelsea on Sunday, said Xhaka is a “key member of our squad”. Xhaka has been heavily linked with a move to Roma, who are now managed by Jose Mourinho. Arsenal were believed…