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Sam Hill

What Arsenal star Granit Xhaka did before the World Cup in Qatar following Switzerland selection

Arsenal star Granit Xhaka has been settling into his new surroundings in Qatar ahead of the World Cup kicking off on Sunday.

The Swiss midfielder has turned his club career around this season and has been an influential figure both on and off the pitch in helping the Gunners stay top of the Premier League table. The 30-year-old has scored four goals and provided a further three assists in 20 appearances across all competitions for Arsenal and will be hoping to carry his amazing form into the World Cup with Switzerland.

Xhaka faced his Arsenal teammate Thomas Partey earlier this week as Ghana triumphed over Switzerland as the two nations continued to prepare for the beginning of their respective World Cup campaigns. Partey didn't get any minutes under his belt, but Gunners fans were happy to see how the midfielder embraced his club teammate at full-time.

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