Sports World News of Monday, 29 August 2016Source: goal.comWenger: Xhaka can be Arsenal's new PetitArsene WengerArsenal manager Arsene Wenger has hailed the impact of Granit Xhaka on his side and sees similarities with ex-Gunner Emmanuel Petit. Summer signing Xhaka started against both Leicester City and Watford, with his performance at Vicarage Road particulalrly impressive. “He likes to sit, give good long balls and be available for the centre-backs. He has a good mixture of short and long balls, and in midfield it is important for us to sometimes stretch defenders. He has a good engine, good stature, he is good in the air and has a good balance in his game, he has a good short ball and a good long ball."

Source: CameroonWeb August 29, 2016 07:44 UTC