Ian Wright has certainly made his feelings known on Granit Xhaka in the past. After Arsenal's 2-0 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur in 2020, Wright blamed Xhaka for Spurs' second goal, while he was critical of the Swiss international's post-match interview after Arsenal lost at Newcastle United last season.
"Seeing a player coming out and saying 'they didn't listen to the coach's instructions' is a very strange interview from Granit Xhaka," said Wright. "To say it now, I don't think it helps anybody – it's very magnanimous of him to come out be honest."
For mistakes he's made both and off the pitch, Xhaka has faced criticism from the former Gunners striker, but he is now bathing in praise after Wright hailed his performance in Arsenal's 3-0 win at Brentford. Xhaka put in a classy display in midfield, providing the assist for Gabriel Jesus' goal that put the Gunners two goals in front.
