Alexandre Lacazette has sent a message to Arsenal star Granit Xhaka after his goal against Leeds United on Saturday.
The Gunners racked up another win at the Emirates Stadium as they beat Leeds 4-1.
Gabriel Jesus bagged a brace for Arsenal whilst Xhaka and Ben White were also on the scoresheet.
After seeing Manchester City smash Liverpool 4-1 earlier on Saturday, Arsenal’s response was perfect.
Arsenal remains eight points clear at the top of the Premier League table though City do have a game in hand.
Alexandre Lacazette sends message to Granit Xhaka
Xhaka bagged his fifth goal of the season, making this his best goalscoring campaign to date.
Martin Odegaard picked out a superb pass in behind the Leeds defence and Xhaka was on hand to head past Illan Meslier.
Arsenal fans have seen Xhaka deployed higher up the pitch this season and he is making a real attacking impact.
Xhaka took to Instagram after the final whistle on Saturday, celebrating his goal but also his wife’s birthday.
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Leonita Xhaka has turned 30 this weekend and she was given a promise by the Arsenal midfielder.
Xhaka promised to score a goal for his wife and duly obliged, noting that he simply ‘had to deliver’ against Leeds.
After wishing Leonita a happy birthday, Xhaka received a message from former Arsenal teammate Alexandre Lacazette.
The striker left Arsenal for Lyon last summer but had to respond to Xhaka’s post on Saturday.
Lacazette simply said ‘what a husband’ alongside a heart-eyes emoji, offering his praise for the Arsenal midfielder.
Lacazette is clearly still keeping one eye on Arsenal’s developments this season and loves seeing Xhaka thrive.
A goal, three points and celebrating his wife’s birthday, this has been a great weekend for all in the Xhaka household.
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