Granit Xhaka - SOCCER News, Rumors, & Updates | FOX Sports

Scores only once in 2021-22 Xhaka completed the 2021-22 campaign with one goal and two assists after starting and playing 63 minutes in their 5-1 win over Everton in the season finale.

Impact Xhaka had another modest season stats-wise, as he does not scored more than once or assist more than twice since the 2018-19 campaign. The midfielder also logged 27 shots, 32 chances created, 25 crosses, 32 tackles, 28 clearances and 10 yellow cards in 27 appearances (27 starts).

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Xhaka critical of Arsenal team after Newcastle loss Granit Xhaka was very critical of his side’s performance following their 2-0 loss at Newcastle United on Monday night, saying nervous player...

MAY 16 • THEATHLETIC.COM

'Disastrous': Arsenal loses again to damage top-4 bid in EPL

Arsenal no longer has Champions League qualification in its own hands

MAY 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Xhaka on captaining Arsenal: 'I'm ready to do it again if asked' Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka believes he is ready to captain the club again if called upon.Xhaka, 29, was stripped of the Arsenal captain...

MAY 1 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Granit Xhaka: 'I like to score against Manchester United' ' Premier League

APRIL 23 • YOUTUBE

Jesus scores 4 and Man City leads EPL by 4 points

Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus scored more goals in 53 minutes than he had in the previous eight months in the English Premier League

APRIL 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Man United loses 3-1 at Arsenal, further damages top-4 hopes

Erik ten Hag looks likely to be taking over a Manchester United team missing from the Champions League

APRIL 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Granit Xhaka powers Arsenal into 3-1 lead over Manchester United ' Premier League

APRIL 23 • YOUTUBE

Scores first goal of season Xhaka scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing three times (two accurate) creating a chance and making two interceptions during Saturday's 3-1 win over Manchester United.

Impact Xhaka found the back of the net in the 70th minute, unleashing a shot from outside of the box for Arsenal's third goal. The goal was the first of the season for the midfielder as he finished with team-high totals in crosses and interceptions in the win.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Arsenal revives Champions League push by beating Chelsea 4-2

Bukayo Saka scored his first penalty for Arsenal to complete a 4-2 victory over Chelsea that revived the push for Champions League qualification

APRIL 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Granit Xhaka admits he came close to leaving Arsenal: 'My bags were packed. I was done with Arsenal' Granit Xhaka on almost quitting Arsenal after clashing with the fans: There was a contract on the table from another club, and all I had to...

APRIL 14 • SKY.COM

Arsenal loses again in blow to top-4 bid in Premier League

Arsenal’s quest to qualify for the Champions League received another setback with a 2-1 home loss to Brighton

APRIL 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Finds rare assist Xhaka provided one assist on one chance created during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Brighton.

Impact Xhaka found a rare assist during Saturday's match, only his second assist of the season. The midfielder did well to get forward, lining up out of position at left-back. Xhaka is a minor fantasy option, but he has slightly more value at left-back moving forward for Saturday's trip to Southampton.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Granit Xhaka, reimagined: Contributing as the No 8 Arsene Wenger envisioned he'd become Operating further forward, the midfielder is combining effectively with Partey and Odegaard to give freedom to Arsenal's attacking players

MARCH 8 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Available against Wolves Xhaka will be an option versus Wolverhampton on Thursday after serving a two-match suspension.

Impact Xhaka was handed his second red card of the year which is why he faced a two-match ban. After missing all of October and November due to injury, the midfielder had started six straight contests prior to his suspension in which he record one assist, six shots (zero on target) and nine tackles (four won).

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Postponements farce sees EPL explore tightening of rules

The Premier League is exploring new rules on postponements after criticism from clubs over why games are being called off

JANUARY 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tottenham irked as Arsenal gets EPL derby match called off

Tottenham has called for “clarity and consistency” from the Premier League after Arsenal’s request to call off the north London derby because of a lack of senior players available...

JANUARY 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

League Cup: Arsenal earns 0-0 at Liverpool despite Xhaka red

Liverpool failed to take advantage of Granit Xhaka’s 24th-minute red card and was held to a 0-0 draw by Arsenal in the first leg of the English League Cup semifinals

JANUARY 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sent off against Liverpool Xhaka was sent off with a straight red card in the first half of Thursday's Cup semifinal against Liverpool.

Impact It's the second red card of the season for Xhaka, which means this could be a longer suspension. For now, the belief is that he'll be given a three-game ban, keeping him out the next two league matches as well as the second leg against Liverpool. Unfortunately for Arsenal, they are short on options in the midfield and youngster Charlie Patino may be asked to start again.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to return for Cup match Xhaka is expected to return from COVID-19 ahead of Thursday's Cup match against Liverpool, according to manager Mikel Arteta.

Impact Even if Xhaka isn't ready to start Thursday, he'll have enough time to get back his fitness for Sunday's trip to Tottenham. It's a busy week for Arsenal and they'll need all bodies on deck for two huge matchups. Xhaka likely tested positive for COVID-19 last week, which is why he's available again.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Out with COVID-19 Xhaka has tested positive for COVID-19, Arsenal announced Sunday.

Impact Xhaka missed Sunday's FA Cup defeat against Nottingham Forest while isolating, and 18-year-old Charlie Patino played in defensive midfield instead. Xhaka's next opportunity to return will be in the Carabao Cup on Thursday, before next weekend's Premier League clash against Tottenham.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Arsenal loss to leader Man City sees grip on 4th loosened

Rodri scored a stoppage-time winner to complete Manchester City's comeback to win 2-1 at Arsenal and move the champions 11 points in front of second-place Chelsea at the top of the...

JANUARY 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Arsenal fans hurl bottles at City players after Rodri winner

Arsenal fans hurled plastic bottles and toilet rolls at Manchester City’s celebrating players after Rodri scored a stoppage-time winner

JANUARY 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dishes first assist of season Xhaka tallied one assist, one shot (off target), two chances created, five tackles (two won) and a yellow card in Saturday's 4-1 win over Leeds.

Impact Xhaka delivered one of his best displays this season highlighted by his first major contribution of the campaign. He's been in good health of late stringing together four consecutive starts now and seems to be on the rise in terms of form and production too. The outstanding form of the Gunners could also boost up his fantasy upside.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Arsenal beat 10-man West Ham 2-0 after captaincy tumult

Arsenal quickly forgot about the team’s off-field distractions with forward Gabriel Martinelli and substitute Emile Smith Rowe scoring in a 2-0 win over 10-man West Ham on Wednesda...

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS