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Granit Xhaka sends Arsenal message over fitness ahead of Manchester City title battle

Granit Xhaka will divert his attention back to Arsenal's Premier League title race this week when he returns to training with the Gunners. The midfielder exited the World Cup on Tuesday evening with Portugal putting six past Switzerland in the last 16.

Arsenal's World Cup stars were given time off before returning to Mikel Arteta's squad following their elimination from the tournament. Matt Turner, Thomas Partey and Ben White have all already returned to the Gunners' training base in Dubai ahead of Boxing Day's clash against West Ham.

Xhaka was helpless in Switzerland's 6-1 defeat to Portugal last week. Arsenal target Goncalo Ramos made a name for himself at the Lusail Iconic Stadium with an impressive hat-trick, ending Xhaka's tournament after they progressed through their group with six points.

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