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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Tom Malley

Granit Xhaka's new nickname as Arsenal fan troubles seem a distant memory

Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka put on yet another impressive display during Saturday’s 3-1 North London derby victory over Tottenham Hotspur and has been granted a new nickname as a result of his performances.

The Swiss international captain was influential yet again as the Gunners retained their place at the top of the Premier League with their seventh win from eight games so far this season, where his second goal of the campaign secured all three points.

And Arsenal legend Martin Keown has now hailed him as "the new Arsenal fans' favourite" following his performance at the weekend, which highlights just how far the midfielder has come after some turbulent times with supporters at the Emirates Stadium.

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