Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has spoken about the new role that Granit Xhaka has adopted in recent weeks.
The Swiss international, who joined the club for a reported £34million back in 2016, was typically utilised alongside Thomas Partey in the double pivot of a 4-2-3-1 system but Arteta has switched to a 4-3-3 over the last few matches, with Partey at the base whilst Xhaka has been deployed further forward, in a no.8 role.
The tactical tweaks have obviously worked as the Gunners have recorded wins in each of their last four Premier League outings, helping them climb up to fourth in the table, an impressive feat considering they have played three less matches than fifth-placed Manchester United.
