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I guess we have different opinions on what standout performances can be, he's had lots of games where he dominates the mid and is involved in winning goals, etc. Tends to step up big teams too, which has been something lacking in a lot of our team. He's always gonna lumber around and not really catch the eye and probably have some sloppy moments while still being very effective. We're not talking about Pirlo here.I disagree too. I can't think of a single match winning standout performance in five years. If not making mistakes and getting sent off is good, then he's been good for long stretches but he's average and the worst Arsenal midfielder I've watched. No disrespect directed at you. I just can't tolerate this player or our new found gutter standards.
The standards have certainly dropped but I think that applies across the board and I feel Xhaka is scapegoated to a certain degree. I've never said he can't be improved on, I just think he's overall much better than he's made out to be and people go out of their way to overlook his good qualities. He certainly doesn't help himself though.