Arsenal 1-0 PSV: 3 talking points as Gunners qualify for UEL KOs

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 20: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal celebrates scoring his teams first goal during the UEFA Europa League group A match between Arsenal FC and PSV Eindhoven at Emirates Stadium on October 20, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Chloe Knott - Danehouse/Getty Images) /

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LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 20: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal celebrates scoring the opening goal during the UEFA Europa League group A match between Arsenal FC and PSV Eindhoven at Emirates Stadium on September 20, 2022, in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Craig Mercer/MB Media/Getty Images) /

3. Granit Xhaka again in top form

The much-maligned Swiss midfielder again showed tonight that he is in serious form. His PSV counterparts could not get near him. His progressive passes and ability to thread the needle in the final third were a joy to watch.

Match-winner Granit Xhaka applauding the Arsenal fans at full-time after their 1-0 win against PSV tonight. [@TikiTakaConnor] #afc pic.twitter.com/wi602E1s4S
— afcstuff (@afcstuff) October 20, 2022

He deservedly got his goal in the second half. Not the cleanest strike, but a goal is a goal, and Granit Xhaka deserved that tonight.

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