“I’ve had worse times here than any other player”

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Arsenal remain in the title race. Under the management of Granit Xhaka (30), the Gunners beat Chelsea 3-1 to relegate Manchester City to first place – albeit with two games remaining.

Although the decision is not in your own hands, Xhaka still believes in the first title since 2004. “I don’t think the pressure is off, we are still where we are,” he said after the competition in the competition – Interview. “The three points against a very good team is what we needed.”

Xhaka is involved in all three goals and is not yet completely satisfied. During the break, they discussed looking for the fourth and fifth goals, as each goal can be decisive in the championship race. That didn’t work. “That’s why I’m a little disappointed in the second half.”

‘Must react big’

But now it’s time to look ahead as third-placed Newcastle are next in line. Ironically enough, the team against which you lost not only the game (0:2) but also the Champions League on the penultimate day of last season. At the time, Xhaka scolded his teammates, accusing them of not listening to coach Mikel Arteta (41). “We know how we played against them last season, so we have to react big,” he said. “Our job is to go to Newcastle and come back to London with three points.”

He wants to contribute to this not only on but also next to the lawn. With his experience he tries to give advice. “Had worse times here than any other player, that’s for sure,” Xhaka says on Sky Sports. This addresses, among other things, the fact that he was booed by his own fans and was sacked as captain. He learned his lessons from this and found his role in the team. “I try to help and motivate the young players,” he says.

Xhaka should also not lack motivation for Sunday’s game against Newcastle (5.30 pm). Also because the fans celebrated him loudly after the game against Chelsea. (bir)

Source : Blick