Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka faces an emotional Premier League reunion when Arsenal visit the Stadium of Light on Saturday afternoon.

The Switzerland international played 225 times for the Gunners in the competition, including 113 under Mikel Arteta - 113 more than he was expected to after his infamous 2019 meltdown.

Fast-forward to 2025, and Xhaka is a Bundesliga Invincible, adored by Arsenal supporters and already a fan favourite at Sunderland, whom he equalised for in their 1-1 draw with Everton on Monday night.

Xhaka ought to don the captain's armband in an unchanged XI for the newly-promoted side, lining up alongside Noah Sadiki in Regis Le Bris 's two-man midfield.

The Sunderland boss resisted the urge to bring Chemsdine Talbi into the XI against Everton foll

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