Granit Xhaka has described Gunners boss Mikel Arteta as "very special" and believes the Spaniard has proved the doubters wrong after he was tipped to be sacked following a disastrous start to last season.
Arsenal lost their first three matches without scoring a goal, having been beaten by Brentford, Chelsea and Manchester City. They conceded nine times in the process and Arteta's job was firmly on the line after he also failed to qualify for Europe in the 2020/21 campaign.
However, the Gunners managed to squeeze past Norwich in the fourth game of the season and went on a spirited run, which involved six wins and two draws in eight matches. Arteta's side managed to force their way into the mix for a Champions League place but missed out to north London rivals on the final day of last term.
