Cesc Fabregas and Patrick Vieira have given Granit Xhaka their seal of approval following Arsenal's 3-1 win over Chelsea. The 30-year-old midfield played an integral role in the Gunners' victory on Wednesday night as they leapfrogged Manchester City in the title run-in.
The north Londoners are now two points adrift of Pep Guardiola's side at the top of the table, though the reigning Premier League champions have two games in hand. Nevertheless, Xhaka has enjoyed an incredible campaign under Mikel Arteta and the Switzerland international has been recognised by two of the sport's all-time greats.
Speaking to Sky Sports after Arsenal's win over Chelsea, Vieira heaped great praise on Xhaka for controlling his aggression in the London derby – a tie which typically sees the red mist descend. As quoted by the Mirror, the Frenchman said: "Listen, I don’t want him to change.
