Redemption stories in football are often few and far between, but there has been an enormous tale of zero to hero at the Emirates. Midfield general Granit Xhaka looked set for the Gunners exit door when he cupped his ears and appeared to swear at a booing Arsenal crowd, during a 2-2 home draw against Crystal Palace in the 2019-20 season. His captaincy and even his status as an Arsenal player looked, untenable, as an Emirates exit seemed to be inevitable. However, the 28-year-old has turned it around, and manager Mikel Arteta has even confirmed the midfield general is firmly within his plans. Arteta said: “Granit is going to stay with us. He is a key member of our squad.” Granit Xhaka...
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