Granit Xhaka says he won't celebrate if he nets against Arsenal

Granit Xhaka has explained why he will not celebrate if he scores against Arsenal on Saturday.

The Swiss international midfielder is preparing to face the Gunners for the first time since he left the north London club for Bayer Leverkusen in the summer of 2023.

Xhaka was a key part of the rebuild overseen by Mikel Arteta at the Emirates Stadium and there is clear respect between both parties ahead of this weekend's meeting at the Stadium of Light.

Speaking to Stan Sport, the 33-year-old was asked whether he would be tempted to celebrate if he scored, to which he replied: "I will not celebrate for sure not.

"Because I had seven years in this football club where I had great times. Out of respect for this football club, I will not celebrate.

"It's normal you have a lot of emotions in the...