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Laurie Martin

Mikel Arteta has done something at Arsenal that Arsene Wenger and Unai Emery failed to do

It seems as though Arsenal supporters are finally seeing the benefits of trusting the process. After missing out on the top four for three straight seasons under Mikel Arteta, the early signs indicate that this is the campaign where the Spaniard will get it right.

With six wins from their first seven Premier League games, Arteta is getting the best out of every individual in his Arsenal team. Gabriel Martinelli is continuing to thrive, William Saliba has adapted to English football with ease, but perhaps the most improved performances from any Gunners player have been from Granit Xhaka in midfield.

The Switzerland international has impressed at the start of the season, flourishing in a more advanced midfield role. Xhaka has more licence to influence games in the final third, and his sublime assist for Gabriel Jesus' goal against Brentford highlighted why he is been used further forward.

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