LONDON (Reuters) - If any player epitomises the unifying impact Mikel Arteta has had on Arsenal since he took charge in December it is Granit Xhaka who has gone from a target of fan venom to a key cog in midfield.
When the Swiss ripped off his shirt as he reacted angrily to Arsenal fans booing him against Crystal Palace in October it seemed his days at the club might be numbered.
Arteta has instilled a new team ethic at Arsenal and Xhaka has clearly bought into it -- working tirelessly in front of his defence at Wembley on Saturday to help keep City at bay. "They are two players that are worth spending time with and giving confidence because I know how professional they are, how much they want to be successful at this football club and how much they care," Arteta added.
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