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Granit Xhaka was quick to take to Instagram after Arsenal’s 3-1 win over Valencia in the Europa League Semi-Final first leg.
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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored what could prove to be a crucial third in the dying embers of the game and the Gabon striker was quick to respond to Xhaka’s post.
Xhaka has improved massively for Arsenal this season and on Thursday he provided an excellent assist for Alexandre Lacazette’s second, whipping a delightful ball onto the head of the Frenchman.
He also provided Aubameyang with a chance to score in the first half but the 29-year-old blasted his shot over the bar.
Xhaka has emerged as a real leader in the Arsenal dressing room, as was showcased when Koscielny handed him the armband after being substituted.
The combative midfielder has turned his Arsenal career around under Emery this season and when fit must surely be one of the first names on the team-sheet.
Xhaka is the link Arsenal need to get the best out of Lacazette and Aubameyang. Without Xhaka both would likely become isolated from the rest of the Arsenal team.
Aubameyang certainly seems to appreciate the former Borussia Mönchengladbach man and his importance within the team is clear to see both on and off the field.
