When Granit Xhaka was handed a contract extension by Arsenal back in June, new head coach Unai Emery said he was "delighted" about the prospect of working with the Switzerland international. Two games into the season, though, Xhaka can be added to the growing list of issues that Emery has to sort out. The midfielder's performances against Manchester City and Chelsea didn't show any sign at all of development, and Emery decided to take him off at half-time at Stamford Bridge in favour of newcomer Lucas Torreira. With Torreira ready for his first start and fellow new signing Matteo Guendouzi impressing so far, Xhaka's place in the team is under serious threat. After starting 52 of...
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