Granit Xhaka has become a leader on and off the pitch for Arsenal this season. The Swiss midfielder has enjoyed one of his best seasons since signing for the Gunners back in 2016, scoring four goals and providing a further five assists in 31 games.
It's been quite the turnaround for him this term after his time at the Emirates Stadium looked to be over following a spat with fans as he was stripped of the club captaincy. Mikel Arteta has been influential in helping Xhaka regain the support of the Arsenal fans with the Switzerland international proving to be a crucial player this season as the club challenges for the Premier League title.
Arteta was once again just as influential in helping the Gunners sign Jorginho from Chelsea in the January transfer window this year. The Arsenal boss wanted a new midfielder to add to his squad and called the Italy international, with a move being completed within 48 hours from their first conversation.
