A goal, a no-nonsense performance, no arguing with his own fans and no red cards! Finally, Granit Xhaka put in a performance of the highest calibre as Arsenal overcame Manchester United in a Premier League classic.Now that’s a clash! Arsenal win their second derby in a row, Ronaldo’s 100th Premier League goal wasn’t enoughThe points are priceless for the North London team chasing a place in next season’s UEFA Champions League. Their coach Mikel Arteta was pleased after a ‘rollercoaster’ victory.”I think it was a phenomenal game for the spectators and the fans. For us, it was a bit of a rollercoaster.”The win at Emirates Stadium was sealed by a well-taken Granit Xhaka goal from outside the box. It was a welcome sight to see the Swiss midfielder celebrate with the Gunners fans and finally get their previously troubled relationship back on track. No one would be happier than Arteta with the latest development.”I was dreaming of that because he deserves it. If every fan, or individual spent five, ten minutes with Granit – or even two minutes is enough – they will understand the person that he is, the professional that he is and how much he cares about the club. He feels loved at the club and the response from the fans was great. S I know how much the fans’ support means to him.”Title race rages on as Gabriel Jesus destroys relegation-doomed Watford at the EtihadAlthough Xhaka has been stripped of the captaincy, he’s still one of the leaders of the team – whether he wears the captain’s armband or not.”Granit has a key role on and off the pitch. He has a key leadership role in what we’re trying to achieve.”Arteta is the kind of coach who’s never satisfied – not even when his team wins. He’s constantly demanding improvements.”I worry even when I win, so you can imagine! It’s about having the balance and understanding who we are, with our strengths and of course with our big weaknesses.” Granit Xhaka with a dominant display for Arsenal. 💪 pic.twitter.com/53OtZlKSua— Football365 (@F365) April 23, 2022 Wins over Chelsea and Manchester United in space of just a few days will do wonders for the team’s confidence as well as their chances of ending the season on a high note.
