The Swiss midfielder has had a strange Arsenal career of ups and (mostly) downs but his goal against Chelsea could be a catalyst for the club and its manager
With 44 minutes gone, Arsenal 1-0 up and producing a performance of rare verve and energy, Granit Xhaka took a step back and stood completely still, staring at the top right-hand corner of the Chelsea goal.
Bukayo Saka had been fouled 10 yards from the intersection of penalty box and penalty arc. A free-kick for Arsenal was reward for Saka’s fine, driving performance. Above all it looked as if it would be a chance to run down the clock on the half.
Written by Barney Ronay
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2020/dec/26/granit-xhaka-strikes-a-telling-blow-but-it-is-the-age-of-saka-arsenal-must-embrace under the title “Granit Xhaka strikes a telling blow but it is the Age of Saka Arsenal must embrace | Barney Ronay”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
