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Granit Xhaka could be what Arsenal have lacked since Patrick Vieira
Granit Xhaka is settling quickly in Arsenal's midfield, giving them what they've lacked since 2006. For around a decade, a frequent lament about Arsenal is that they never really replaced Patrick Vieira. The man who was the driving heart of Arsene Wenger's great teams in the late 1990s and early 2000s left in 2006; since then, their midfield has largely consisted of neat, nice, skilful players whose balance would be challenged by a healthy breeze. The pain of those who pine for a new Vieira continues, but Wenger might just have signed a player in the mould of his old midfield partner. "He's a bit similar to Emmanuel Petit in the way he plays," said Wenger after Saturday's 3-1 win...
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