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Granit Xhaka’s 7 best moments in an Arsenal shirt
After the news broke that Granit Xhaka is almost certainly going to Bayer Leverkusen in the summer transfer window, combined with what looked like a goodbye post on Instagram, it seems that his performance against Wolves will be his last in an Arsenal shirt.
What a performance it was! The Swiss midfielder scored two goals in 13 minutes, giving the Emirates faithful plenty to cheer as Arsenal smashed Wolves 5-0.
Xhaka joined the Gunners in May 2016 and the seven years he has spent in London have been tumultuous, to say the least. Red cards, sloppy play, telling the Arsenal fans to f*ck off and being stripped of the captaincy, it was never boring.
However, beyond the controversy, Xhaka had some special moments in Arsenal colours and was one of the most consistent players this season for the best Gunners side in a long time.
Although he didn’t always have the love of the fans, he certainly had it this season and his hard work, leadership, grit, passion and screamers will be remembered at the club for a long, long time
The Swiss warrior was always brave and always took responsibility, and often showed up when Arsenal needed him.
Granit Xhaka’s best moments in an Arsenal shirt
In honour of his time in London, let’s go through some of his very finest moments in an Arsenal shirt.
Seven years for Granit Xhaka at #Arsenal, in what has truly been a rollercoaster journey. Ahead of his last game, let’s enjoy his first goal for the club, and hope for a similar rocket to sign off with today. The redemption has come full circle. #afc pic.twitter.com/0rRXKytYuO
— Adam Keys (@adamkeys_) May 28, 2023
1. First goal for Arsenal
17th September 2016
Of course, the first moment on this list has to be his first goal for Arsenal. Coming on from off the bench, Xhaka finds himself in space in the midfield, about thirty-five yards from goal. He looks up, winds up his leg and unleashes a thunder strike that any footballer would’ve been proud of.
The ball, which is hit with such venom, arrows into the top corner. The keeper had no chance. He holds his hand up in delight as his teammates rush to celebrate with him.
Considering Arsenal were already 3-1 up at the time, it probably wasn’t the most important goal of his career. What a way to announce yourself to the fans, though!
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