Crystal Palace manager and Arsenal invincible Patrick Vieira has hailed Granit Xhaka's influence on Mikel Arteta's team.
The Swiss midfielder almost left the Emirates Stadium back in 2019 but Arteta convinced Xhaka to stay at the club and turn down a return to the Bundesliga. The 29-year-old's infamously stormed off the pitch and aimed his anger at Arsenal supporters three years ago, nearly costing him his Arsenal career, but now plays a key role in the team.
Xhaka still has the odd mistake in his game but has matured under Arteta and started the 2022/23 campaign in fine form. The Switzerland international has been lauded by Vieira with the French manager admitting he sees similarities to his game in Xhaka with the Gunners currently sat top of the Premier League table.
