When it comes to Granit Xhaka, the Swiss midfielder is usually taking plenty of abuse from the Gunners before stepping up and scoring a stunning goal to shut them up. That’s exactly what’s happened here, as the Gunners’ usual scapegoat rocketed in a sublime free-kick against Palace to the delight of the supporters.
XHAKABOOOOOOOOOOM!#CRYARS 1-1 (52) pic.twitter.com/SmXS5RuQx9
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) October 28, 2018
Xhaka’s goal against Crystal Palace was very different to his one against Newcastle a few weeks back. Against The Geordies, Xhaka used a more careful approach, bending the ball over the wall and past the goalkeeper. Today, though, was nothing like that as he blasted a thunderbolt into the corner from a ridiculous angle, giving Wayne Hennessey absolutely no chance even when the Welshman did get a hand to it.
In the end, his freekick wasn’t one that helped his side to victory as they conceded a penalty with just under ten minutes to go that saw Arsenal draw 2-2. The only thing that Arsenal fans want from Xhaka is to see more consistency, and whilst his ability to break the net with a thumping free-kick is appreciated, if he could be more consistent defensively then the fans would be able to get behind him more. For now, though, they’re just keen to watch his stunning strike back on repeat.
You can read The Gunners’ verdict on Xhaka and his stunner here:
That. Is. Special.
— Sam (@EliteIwobi) 28 October 2018
https://twitter.com/vursunahmet/status/1056557265627549696
He's our guy !!! #Xhaka #CRYARS
— Erica Albuquerque (@Erica_Albq) October 28, 2018
Boom
— yussuf yohanka (@YussufYohanka) 28 October 2018
Xhaka >>> Pogba
— Ryzø (@baluvijay_19) October 28, 2018
WHAT A FINISH
— Al (@AlexTaylor187) October 28, 2018
https://twitter.com/Ozil_SZN/status/1056556680845103104
The Gunners loved Xhaka’s brilliant party piece and will be keen to see him do it more often in the coming weeks.
