Arsenal have shown plenty of growth this season, especially in the case of Granit Xhaka, but Sunday's meeting with Crystal Palace can provide another reminder of how far the Swiss international has come under Mikel Arteta.
Back in 2019, Xhaka appeared to have waved goodbye to any sign of a Gunners future after a confrontation with home support. The incident cost the former Borussia Monchengladbach man his status as club captain under Unai Emery, but these days his stock couldn't be much higher with the Arsenal faithful.
Plenty has been made of Xhaka's role as a senior player helping a young squad push for the Premier League title this season. With each mention, though, his journey over the last three-and-a-bit years comes further into focus.
