Overview
- Sunderland sit fourth after 10 matches, with Xhaka contributing one goal and three assists since his summer arrival.
- Régis Le Bris describes his captain as “like a second coach,” highlighting his day-to-day influence on a young squad.
- Sky-reported data places Xhaka among the Premier League leaders for interceptions and as the top player for distance covered this season.
- The Switzerland international joined for an initial £13 million from Bayer Leverkusen and was made captain immediately.
- Arteta calls Sunderland’s capture of Xhaka “one of the best” signings of the summer ahead of Saturday’s game at the Stadium of Light.