Xhaka happy to host Brighton but rues repeat of Arsenal’s tricky travels

04 May 2019 09:30
Emirates form holds no concerns but the Swiss midfielder fears Burnley away on last day has potential to ‘kill’ seasonIf there had not been such a strange discrepancy between Arsenal’s home and away performances this season, there would be no pressure on them to beat Brighton at the Emirates on Sunday and, more dauntingly, Burnley at Turf Moor next weekend. They would already be assured of a place in next season’s Champions League and could now focus on preparing for Thursday’s showdown with Valencia in the second leg of their Europa League semi-final.Instead, as Granit Xhaka admits, they go into the penultimate domestic match of the season aware that no matter what they do at the Emirates, their season risks being “killed” by their away troubles. That is a condition Xhaka finds irritating and perplexing. Related: Arsenal’s Aubameyang fancies Frankfurt over Chelsea in Europa League final Continue readingreadfullarticle

Source: TheGuardian