BREAKING NEWS CONFIRMED:”I think it was similar points over second and we didn’t win the league so I know the experience and this is what I share with the dressing room as well. Of course ten points is a lot in football when you have ten games left but ten points when there’s another 30 points you can take, it’s not over.”-Granit Xhaka using arsenal’s premier league title collapse as inspiration for Bayer leverkusen

Granit Xhaka has openly acknowledged utilizing Arsenal’s collapse in last season’s Premier League title race as a cautionary tale for his current high-flying teammates at Bayer Leverkusen.

Having experienced Arsenal’s rollercoaster journey, spending 248 days at the top with an eight-point lead over Manchester City before ultimately missing out on the title, Xhaka now finds himself in a similar scenario with Leverkusen. The Bundesliga side, under Xabi Alonso’s leadership, currently holds a ten-point advantage over Bayern Munich, yet to suffer a defeat this season, fueling speculations of a potential title win.

However, Xhaka remains grounded, emphasizing the uncertainties of football and the need for humility. Reflecting on his Arsenal days, he highlights the importance of not taking anything for granted, despite a seemingly comfortable lead. He shares his experiences with his Leverkusen teammates, who seek guidance on navigating a title race.

Xhaka stresses the intangible nature of such experiences, underscoring the need to live through them to truly understand. He advocates for a day-by-day approach, acknowledging that success cannot be guaranteed until the final whistle of the season.

Meanwhile, Arsenal, under Mikel Arteta’s guidance, are also in contention for the title this season, aiming to narrow the gap to leaders Liverpool in their upcoming fixture against Sheffield United.