Arteta praises man of the moment Xhaka

Mikel Arteta was full of praise for Arsenal as they won a tough night of London Derby.

It was redemption for Granit Xhaka who was sent off a few matches back. Up against Burnley earlier this month, it was Xhaka’s red card from a silly tussle that lost momentum for the Gunners and they ended up losing 1-0 on that night.

However, a determined Granit made enough recoveries this night against Chelsea as he not only turned in a solid display in midfield but also scored a peach of a free kick to hand Arsenal a 3-1 win in a massive North London derby.

Asked about the leadership qualities and determination that Xhaka showed in a young Arsenal midfield, Arteta said after the success against Chelsea: “Since I’ve been here he has always shown that. That’s why I’ve been really supportive of him.

“He made a mistake, like we all do, but his commitment and his character and how much he wants to fight for this club and this team is unquestionable, and today I feel he showed that again.”

Xhaka chipped in to the conversation after the game, writing on Instagram: “Sometimes actions speak louder than words. Proud of our team tonight.”

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