Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has hailed Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka as "one of the best" signings this summer ahead of Saturday's reunion.Xhaka returned to England in July with newly promoted Sunderland after a two-year spell at Bayer Leverkusen following his 2023 departure from Emirates Stadium.Arteta reluctantly allowed Xhaka to leave after seven seasons at the club due to the Swiss international's desire to go back to Germany, but he spoke fondly of the midfielder before the trip to Stadi

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has hailed Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka as "one of the best" signings this summer ahead of Saturday's reunion.Xhaka returned to England in July with newly promoted Sunderland after a two-year spell at Bayer Leverkusen following his 2023 departure from Emirates Stadium.Arteta reluctantly allowed Xhaka to leave after seven seasons at the club due to the Swiss international's desire to go back to Germany, but he spoke fondly of the midfielder before the trip to Stadium of Light on Saturday.