Tag: Granit Xhaka

Granit Xhaka plays for Arsenal Football Club. The Swiss midfielder arrived at Arsenal in 2016 from Borussia Mönchengladbach for £40.5m and earns around £100,000-per-week or £5,200,000-per-year. Xhaka wears the number 34 shirt. He was born September 27, 1992. Xhaka is married to Leonita Lekaj.

LONDON, ENGLAND: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal interacts with Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal after being substituted during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on October 01, 2022. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Tactics: How Mikel Arteta solved the Granit Xhaka problem

Join Stephen Bradley as he analyses Arsenal's thumping 3-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League and how Mikel Arteta has found a role for Granit Xhaka that lets him thrive.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal interacts with Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal after being substituted during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on October 01, 2022. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

“After 7 years!”: Arsenal star’s hilarious reaction to MOTM award

Granit Xhaka shared a joke with Gabriel Jesus after winning the Man of the Match award for his north London derby performance on Saturday.
BRENTFORD, ENGLAND: Fabio Viera of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their side's third goal with Granit Xhaka during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Arsenal FC at Brentford Community Stadium on September 18, 2022. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

The 4 Arsenal nominees up for Player of the Month

Arsenal have named the four nominees for their latest Player of the Month award, but there appears to be a clear favourite from the early voting.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Bukayo Saka of England replaces Phil Foden of England during the UEFA Nations League League A Group 3 match between England and Germany at Wembley Stadium on September 26, 2022. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Every result for Arsenal’s internationals in September

13 Arsenal players were called up for the international break in September, with 10 featuring on the pitch. Let's take a look at their results.
Switzerland's midfielder Granit Xhaka gives a thumb up to supporters prior to the UEFA Nations League - League A group 2 football match between Switzerland and Portugal at the Stade de Geneve in Geneva, on June 12, 2022. (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images)

Granit Xhaka impresses in shock Swiss win over Spain

Granit Xhaka put in another strong individual performance on Saturday, this time for Switzerland as they upset Spain.

Granit Xhaka highlights “special” moment with the Arsenal fans

Granit Xhaka admits it was special to hear the Arsenal fans singing his name after their win over Brentford at the weekend.

5 Arsenal players make Premier League Teams of the Week

Arsenal players featured heavily across the various Teams of the Week following a comfortable win over Brentford at the weekend.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 05: William Saliba of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal FC at Selhurst Park on August 05, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Granit Xhaka: They’ll see what a game Saliba had

Granit Xhaka believes we should forget William Saliba's own goal because the defender is a proper leader with a lot of quality.
Arsenal's Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus celebrates after scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Leicester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on August 13, 2022. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

2 Arsenal players make Premier League Teams of the Week

Two Arsenal players featured across the BBC, Premier League, and WhoScored Teams of the Week for the latest round of fixtures.
Arsenal's Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka (R) vies with Leicester City's Northern Irish defender Jonny Evans (L) during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Leicester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on August 13, 2022. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta names his 2 vice-captains to Martin Odegaard

Granit Xhaka and Gabriel Jesus will act as Arsenal's vice-captains this season, supporting Martin Odegaard in the main role.
Arsenal's Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka (R) vies with Leicester City's Northern Irish defender Jonny Evans (L) during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Leicester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on August 13, 2022. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsene Wenger right about Granit Xhaka

Granit Xhaka is relishing life in a new position after grabbing a goal and an assist as Arsenal beat Leicester 4-2 at the Emirates but Mikel Arteta has said that Fabio Vieira will also play in that role.
Referee Andre Marriner reacts during the English League Cup fourth round football match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on October 30, 2019. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

Xhaka yellow card investigation probes Albanian mafia links

The FA's probe into betting patterns around a yellow card picked up by Granit Xhaka was passed on to the National Crime Agency a few months ago after a six month investigation and the NCA are now probing links to the Albanian mafia.

Xhaka believes summer signing can be the next Martinelli

Marquinhos' impressive debut for the Arsenal u21s seemingly reflects his performances in training, with Granit Xhaka suggesting he could follow in Gabriel Martinelli's footsteps.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Takehiro Tomiyasu of Arsenal applauds their fans prior to kick off of the Premier League match between West Ham United and Arsenal at London Stadium on May 01, 2022. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Tomiyasu returns to London as 7 set to rejoin Arsenal training

Takehiro Tomiyasu has returned to London as Arsenal prepare to welcome back their remaining internationals this week.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal points during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Leeds United at Emirates Stadium on May 08, 2022. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Italian clubs interested in Arsenal’s Granit Xhaka

Italian clubs are interested in Granit Xhaka, and the arrival of additional midfielders could make his departure more likely, according to a report.
Switzerland's midfielder Granit Xhaka gives a thumb up to supporters prior to the UEFA Nations League - League A group 2 football match between Switzerland and Portugal at the Stade de Geneve in Geneva, on June 12, 2022. (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images)

“Outstanding”: Arsenal man impresses in win over Portugal

Granit Xhaka impressed as Switzerland pulled off a shock win over Portugal in the Nations League on Sunday.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal points during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Leeds United at Emirates Stadium on May 08, 2022. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Journalist denies reports of Arsenal talks over 29yo’s exit

Arsenal are not in talks with Bayer Leverkusen for the transfer of Granit Xhaka, but Xhaka staying in North London won't affect the pursuit of Youri Tielemans.
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND: Arsenal player Granit Xhaka (r) in action during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal at St. James Park on May 16, 2022. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Media twist Xhaka’s words after he makes valid complaints

Granit Xhaka's comments on Monday night have been twisted and rewritten by various media outlets, but what he said was fair and understandable.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal points during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Leeds United at Emirates Stadium on May 08, 2022. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Arsenal 29yo set for talks to discuss his future amid Serie A interest

Granit Xhaka may still leave Arsenal for AS Roma this summer, with talks planned with the Gunners at the end of the current campaign.
SALERNO, ITALY - DECEMBER 17: Alexis Sanchez of FC Internazionale during the Serie A match between US Salernitana and FC Internazionale at Stadio Arechi on December 17, 2021 in Salerno, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

Alexis Sanchez sends message after Arsenal win over West Ham

Alexis Sanchez left a comment in support of his old Arsenal teammates following their important win over West Ham United on Sunday.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 24: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal celebrates their sides second goal with team mate Nicolas Pepe during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium on February 24, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

16 players who could leave Arsenal this summer

Arsenal are set for another clear-out this summer as the club looks to finally get rid of the last of the deadwood, so what players look like they will be heading for the door?
Newcastle United v Arsenal - Premier League - St James Park Arsenal s Granit Xhaka warming up before the Premier League match at St James Park, Newcastle upon Tyne. Issue date: Sunday May 2, 2021.Copyright: Lindsey Parnaby

Granit Xhaka explains when he will leave Arsenal

Granit Xhaka has said that he won't leave Arsenal until he has 'achieved something special' which makes you wonder why he agreed a deal to join Roma last summer.
Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta reacts during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Brighton and Hove Albion at the Emirates Stadium in London on April 9, 2022. - Brighton won the match 2-1. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Why it’s time for Arsenal to ditch Lacazette for Nketiah

If you didn't know it already, following last Monday's rather painful experience at Selhurst Park, Saturday's home defeat to Brighton, told us rather emphatically, that nothing can be taken for granted as we head towards the end of this Premier League season.
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND: Kieran Tierney of Scotland celebrates after scoring their side's first goal during the international friendly match between Scotland and Poland at Hampden Park on March 24, 2022. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

5 goals, 4 assists, 2 debuts: Arsenal’s March international results

With the international break now coming to an end, let's take a look at all of Arsenal's call-ups and results for March.
Switzerland's midfielder Granit Xhaka reacts during a friendly football match between Switzerland and Kosovo at Stadion Letzigrund stadium in Zurich on March 29, 2022. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)

Granit Xhaka angry at being substituted on 100th cap

Granit Xhaka was furious when he was substituted an hour into his 100th cap against his family's home nation of Kosovo but the Swiss manager simply described him as a 'character'.
BERN, SWITZERLAND - OCTOBER 15: Granit Xhaka of Switzerland chat with fans and his father Ragip Xhaka after winning the FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier match between Switzerland and Slovenia match held at Stade de Suisse on October 15, 2013 in Bern, Switzerland. (Photo by Harold Cunningham/Getty Images)

“I was arrested and tortured” Granit Xhaka’s dad tells his harrowing life story

Granit Xhaka will collect his 100th Switzerland cap when he captains his country against Kosovo, in a game that means more than just a footballing milestone for the Xhaka family.
Aston Villa's Argentinian midfielder Emiliano Buendia (L) challenges Arsenal's Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka during the English Premier League football match between Aston Villa and Arsenal at Villa Park in Birmingham, central England, on March 19, 2022. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Xhaka booked for persistent fouling after 1 foul

Arsenal beat Aston Villa 1-0 on Saturday but the biggest talking point of the game, once again, was the referee Andy Madley.
Arsenal's Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka (R) passes the ball during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Brentford at the Emirates Stadium in London on February 19, 2022.(Photo by IAN KINGTON/AFP via Getty Images)

AS Roma will try to sign Arsenal player – but not Maitland-Niles

AS Roma will make another attempt to sign Granit Xhaka in the summer, but the chances of Ainsley Maitland-Niles joining permanently are faint.
Arsenal's Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka (R) passes the ball during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Brentford at the Emirates Stadium in London on February 19, 2022.(Photo by IAN KINGTON/AFP via Getty Images)

Simple reason Granit Xhaka refused Arsenal captain’s armband

Granit Xhaka seemingly turned down the captain's armband on Saturday against Brentford after Alexandre Lacazette was subbed off, but Mikel Arteta says it was all a misunderstanding.
Granit Xhaka celebrates with Emile Smith Rowe after he scores to make it 1-1 during the Pre Season Friendly match at the Emirates Stadium, London. Picture credit should read: Paul Terry / Sportimage

Jose Mourinho not giving up on signing Granit Xhaka

Jose Mourinho is not giving up on the signing of Granit Xhaka, who remains his key target to improve the midfield at AS Roma.
Arsenal's Brazilian striker Gabriel Martinelli (R) walks off having been shown two yellow cards in quick succession by English referee Michael Oliver during the English Premier League football match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal at the Molineux stadium in Wolverhampton, central England on February 10, 2022. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Clattenburg: 1 yellow would have been fairer for Martinelli

Mark Clattenburg has said that Michael Oliver got it right and wrong against Arsenal as he continues to be one of only a few former refs prepared to defend Arsenal.
Granit Xhaka celebrates after he scores to make it 1-1 during the Pre Season Friendly match at the Emirates Stadium, London. Picture credit should read: Paul Terry / Sportimage

AS Roma to return for Arsenal man this summer

AS Roma are expected to come back in for Granit Xhaka this summer, though they haven't made fresh contact with his agents yet.
Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in Arsenal away shirt 2021-22

All 9 victims of Arsenal’s captains’ curse

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was stripped of the captaincy at Arsenal just weeks before his contract was terminated as he became the latest to fall victim to the demon armband.
Granit Xhaka in light training with Arsenal (Photo via Xhaka on Instagram)

Italian exit rumours for Arsenal midfielder dismissed

Granit Xhaka is the latest Arsenal player to have January transfer rumours seemingly put to rest, with no talks on for his departure.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - JANUARY 13: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal leaves the field of play after being sent off during the Carabao Cup Semi Final First Leg match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield on January 13, 2022 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

FA stress no suggestion of Xhaka wrongdoing in betting investigation

There's no suggestion of wrongdoing by Granit Xhaka despite the FA's investigation into a suspicious betting pattern related to a card he received.
Granit Xhaka celebrates after he scores to make it 1-1 during the Pre Season Friendly match at the Emirates Stadium, London. Picture credit should read: Paul Terry / Sportimage

Granit Xhaka praises pundit sticking up for Arsenal

Granit Xhaka has praised Micah Richards for sticking up for Arsenal, following the media circus surrounding the North London derby postponement.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - JANUARY 13: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal leaves the field of play after being sent off during the Carabao Cup Semi Final First Leg match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield on January 13, 2022 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Granit Xhaka sends message to Arsenal fans after red card

Granit Xhaka has apologised after his red card left Arsenal with ten men against Liverpool and lacking central midfielders this weekend.

What Arsenal’s performance against Liverpool tells us about the future

Join Stephen Bradley as he analyses Arsenal's 0-0 draw versus Liverpool in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final.
Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta (R) speaks with Arsenal's English midfielder Bukayo Saka (L) during the English League Cup semi-final first leg football match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on January 13, 2022. (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

10-man Arsenal impress as they deny Liverpool

Arsenal produced a display to be proud off against Liverpool at Anfield, despite playing most of the match with just 10 men and now go into the second leg all level.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Takehiro Tomiyasu of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on January 01, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

3 Arsenal players assessed by medical staff pre-Liverpool clash

Three Arsenal players are being assessed by the club's medical staff ahead of their game against Liverpool on Thursday.