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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Sport
Samuel Meade

Arsene Wenger's admission shows Granit Xhaka's Arsenal career was doomed from start

Arsene Wenger was left shocked back in 2016 when it dawned on him that new arrival Granit Xhaka couldn't tackle.

The Swiss midfielder was Arsenal's marquee signing that summer having joined from Borussia Monchengladbach.

The Gunners spent over £30m on the player, but his flaws were quickly identified.

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