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Xhaka Made Me a Better Coach, Says Arteta Ahead of Reunion at Sunderland
Arteta credits Xhaka's positive influence on Arsenal's development and calls him one of Sunderland's top summer signings after his return to the Premier League.
- On 07/11/2025 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised Granit Xhaka ahead of Saturday's reunion, saying `Yeah, I loved every minute that we spent together`.
- Years ago, Arteta worked to mend his relationship with Granit Xhaka after he was stripped of the Arsenal captaincy following a confrontation with fans, and he said, `I already did it once and then we extend his contract.`
- Earlier this year Granit Xhaka returned to the Premier League with Sunderland after a two-year spell at Bayer Leverkusen, and he has been a standout performer for Sunderland, fourth in the Premier League.
- Arsenal are six points clear of Manchester City and have won their past 10 games, raising stakes for Saturday's match at the Stadium of Light as Mikel Arteta says the team will focus on improvements rather than blame.
- Fixture congestion is a potential issue, with Mikel Arteta discussing scheduling after the English Football League set Arsenal's Carabao Cup quarterfinal for Tuesday, Dec. 23, two days after Everton; Arteta said `Hopefully not` about the 48-hour turnaround.
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta on Friday credited Granit Xhaka for making him a better coach after rescuing the Switzerland midfielder's career when he was on the verge of leaving following a bitter falling out with the London club's fans.Xhaka had been stripped of the Arsenal captaincy under former manager Una
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Mikel Arteta makes feelings clear when asked where ex-Arsenal captain Granit Xhaka ranks among best summer signings after dream start at Sunderland
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has heaped big praise on ex-Gunners captain Granit Xhaka following the midfielder's fine start to life at Sunderland this season.
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