Arsenal star Granit Xhaka has revealed that he dedicated his goal against Leeds to his wife, Leonita, on her birthday after the huge victory at the Emirates Stadium. The Switzerland international put the icing on the proverbial birthday cake late in the game as he scored the fourth to end the game 4-1.
A Gabriel Jesus brace either side of Ben White's finish ensured the side were in full control, though Rasmus Kristensen's goal for the visitors added some doubt to the tie. But it was Xhaka who ended the tie, ensuring the north London outfit restored their eight point lead at the top of the Premier League.
"When you think you are going to score, you score," Mikel Arteta said on the midfielder's current run of form. "And when you score one, you believe in the next one you are going to score. And when you score again, you believe in the next one you are going to score. Great finish, great run, great timing, so happy for him. They need to contribute with goals."
