Sunderland have never been in the top four of the Premier League, despite recent efforts from midfielder Granit Xhaka. The Swiss international's impressive form has earned him comparisons to a "Champions League player" and made him the signing of the season. His goal against Everton took Sunderland back into the top four, sparking hopes that they can challenge for European qualification.
Xhaka's impact on the team has been immense, with his efforts in nearly every metric leading the way among his teammates. He is joint-11th for chances created and only two players have set up more opportunities from set-plays than him. Xhaka's impressive stats are a testament to his hard work and dedication to improving his game.
Despite being sent off five times while playing for Arsenal, Xhaka has shown great character and maturity since joining Sunderland. His experience and leadership qualities make him a talisman for the team, with manager Regis Le Bris praising his importance in bringing stability and direction to the squad.
Xhaka's former teammate Jonny Evans believes that he is the only player on the squad who has real experience, making him an invaluable asset to the team. With Xhaka at the helm, Sunderland fans are hopeful that they can challenge for European qualification and make a lasting impact in the Premier League.
Xhaka's impact on the team has been immense, with his efforts in nearly every metric leading the way among his teammates. He is joint-11th for chances created and only two players have set up more opportunities from set-plays than him. Xhaka's impressive stats are a testament to his hard work and dedication to improving his game.
Despite being sent off five times while playing for Arsenal, Xhaka has shown great character and maturity since joining Sunderland. His experience and leadership qualities make him a talisman for the team, with manager Regis Le Bris praising his importance in bringing stability and direction to the squad.
Xhaka's former teammate Jonny Evans believes that he is the only player on the squad who has real experience, making him an invaluable asset to the team. With Xhaka at the helm, Sunderland fans are hopeful that they can challenge for European qualification and make a lasting impact in the Premier League.
I mean, have you seen this Granit Xhaka guy? He's like a superhero on the pitch 
! But let's not get carried away here... his stats are actually pretty impressive, I'll give him that 
. But what really gets me is how much Sunderland relies on him to be successful 
. Like, if he has an off game, they're basically done for 
. And five red cards from Arsenal? That's a bit concerning 
. Is this just another case of a player being overhyped and relying too heavily on one star player? 
️ I'm not convinced...
! The dude's work rate is insane, he's always running himself ragged out there and it shows in his stats. I'm not surprised he's drawing comparisons to a Champions League player, the guy's got talent pouring out of every pore. What impresses me most is how he's taken that experience from playing for Arsenal and translated it into leadership roles here at Sunderland. The fact that he's been sent off 5 times in the past doesn't bother me, I think it just shows he's not afraid to get stuck in and fight for his team. He's definitely got the squad's best interests at heart and I'm loving every minute of watching him play 
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. I mean, Granit Xhaka is a solid player and all, but European qualification? That seems like a stretch for them right now 
. Back in my day, we didn't need all these fancy players to be competitive. A good team just worked together and got the job done 
... or at least that's what I remember from watching the old games on VHS 
. Anyway, Xhaka's experience is definitely a boost for them, but can they stay consistent? That's the question 
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Like, imagine if you're on a team where nobody's doing their part... it's gonna be tough to achieve anything. But when someone puts in the work and leads by example, that's when magic happens! Granit Xhaka is proof that dedication and hard work can take you to new heights. He's not just scoring goals or making plays, he's setting up his teammates for success too 
he's literally been the only one holding it together on that squad & people are finally noticing 
i mean granit's stats are insane! joint-11th in chances created? 2nd in set-piece setups? this guy's the real deal 
... 5 red cards in the league? that's some serious red flag 
... and I'm not convinced he's a "Champions League player" just yet 
he's like the difference between night and day for sunderland now they're actually in contention for europe 
i'm not surprised he's drawing comparisons to a champions league player, he's got the quality 
He's like that one player who makes everyone else better, you know? And it's crazy how he's come from being sent off a lot to becoming such an important leader on the pitch... I feel like Sunderland is finally getting some stability after years of struggling. It's great to see them back in the top four, and if Xhaka can keep this form up, who knows maybe they'll be a dark horse for European spots 