Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka has never exactly looked good enough for a club of the Gunners’ size, but he’s also just about managed to get away with it for three full seasons now.
The Switzerland international arrived with a good reputation after impressing in the Bundesliga with Borussia Monchengladbach, having attracted links to other big clubs before winding up at Arsenal.
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However, Xhaka’s time may finally be running out after his costly and just plain stupid error that led to Brighton’s equaliser in yesterday’s 1-1 draw at the Emirates Stadium.
That needless foul leading to Brighton’s penalty has all but cost Arsenal a place in the top four this season, and it’s not the first time he’s been too rash in those situations.
According to the stat below, the 26-year-old has now given away more penalties in the Premier League than any other player since he joined – four.
Granit Xhaka has now given away four penalties in the Premier League since joining Arsenal in summer 2016, more than any other player has conceded for a single team in that time. [@Squawka] #afc pic.twitter.com/Pn7PqRnSfB
— afcstuff (@afcstuff) May 5, 2019
Given that he’s not even a defender being forced into desperate, last-ditch tackles, that’s pretty inexcusable from Xhaka.
Unsurprisingly, fans reading this tweet are furious and want him gone, while others also generally complained about him after yesterday’s result…
Am speechless
— Chudi Somky (@CSomky) May 5, 2019
Leave my club
— Wakanda Topscorer (@travismutwiri) May 5, 2019
OK it's Time Xhaka should leave my team
— Zagga (@_Mwakisaghu) May 5, 2019
Xhaka is a liability.
— Billy bench (bilbo) (@bilbo_03) May 5, 2019
The most stupidest fraudster to ever don the red and white.
— Ntuthuko Sabela (@Flowaaz) May 5, 2019
I'll never forgive Xhaka if we miss out on Champions league
— GOONERMAN (@etukalfred) May 6, 2019
Emery, xhaka Out
— Tr?n Chí C??ng (@TranChiCuong197) May 6, 2019
I still cant get over some of our players and the way they try and play football….. Xhaka once again, he wouldnt last 5 minutes at another top club…the club is miles away from being a top 4 side
— Burtonbizzle (@burtonbizzle) May 6, 2019
Xhaka shouldn't play for Arsenal ever again
— Chiemeka (@Dreamcastzzz) May 5, 2019
It’s that time to sell Xhaka
— jakey (@jakeytrevino) May 5, 2019