Arsenal end the season on a high, triumphing 5-0 against Wolves. Xhaka shines with a brace in his final appearance for the Gunners.

Arsenal's Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium in London on May 28, 2023. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)
Arsenal’s Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium in London on May 28, 2023. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)
  • Arsenal concluded the season with a commanding 5-0 victory against Wolves, with Granit Xhaka scoring two goals in his final match for the Gunners.
  • Along with Xhaka, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, and Jakub Kiwior contributed to the win by scoring a goal each.
  • Despite this dominant victory, Arsenal ended the season five points behind champions 115 charges City who lost to Brentford, again.

In a superb final match of the season, Arsenal thrashed Wolves 5-0. Displaying a performance like we’ve seen all season from him, Granit Xhaka netted twice, leaving a memorable imprint on what is likely his last game for the Gunners.

Adding to Xhaka’s brace, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, and Jakub Kiwior each made their mark on the scoresheet, exhibiting the sheer dominance of Mikel Arteta’s side that we’ve come to know and love over the course of this season.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 28: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, acknowledges fans after the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium on May 28, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 28: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, acknowledges fans after the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium on May 28, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Xhaka, who appears to be preparing for a summer move to Bayer Leverkusen, didn’t hold back during his probable last stand as a Gunner. His first goal was a brilliant header, thanks to a well-placed cross from teammate Gabriel Jesus.

Xhaka’s second goal was a tap in after a deflected strike from Bukayo Saka fell into his path just minutes later.

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Saka further increased Arsenal’s lead with his 15th goal of the season, cementing the win with less than half an hour into the contest.

Arsenal's Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka (back C) celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's first goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium in London on May 28, 2023. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)
Arsenal’s Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka (back C) celebrates with teammates after scoring his team’s first goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium in London on May 28, 2023. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

The second half saw Gabriel Jesus convert a cross from Leandro Trossard with his head, and Jakub Kiwior netting his first goal for Arsenal.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 28: Players of Arsenal huddle prior to the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium on May 28, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 28: Players of Arsenal huddle prior to the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium on May 28, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Despite Xhaka’s mixed relationship with the Arsenal fans until Mikel Arteta arrived, they showed much love for the midfielder, acknowledging his contributions to the team with songs throughout the game, including a rendition of ‘Granit Xhaka, we want you to stay,’ when he was subbed off to a standing ovation.

Much will be said in the coming days and weeks as the dust settles on this season, but the Granit Xhaka redemption arc will live long in the memory of Arsenal fans everywhere.

Thank you, Granit.

Thank you.

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