Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has insisted Granit Xhaka is not a dirty player, depsite seeing red against Swansea City. For the first two months of the season, Arsenal fans wondered why Arsene Wenger continually preferred Francis Coquelin over Granit Xhaka. After the Swiss midfielder's disastrous display in the 3-2 victory over Swansea, they might have a greater appreciation for their manager's decision-making. It was an injury that Coquelin sustained in the 3-0 win over Chelsea, which granted Xhaka an opportunity and, after positive performances against Basel and Burnley, he retained his place for Swansea's visit. However, the fixture against Bob Bradley's side proved to be an occasion to...
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