Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is delighted with the early season form of Granit Xhaka.

Paired alongside Santi Cazorla at the base of the Gunners midfield the Swiss international has already made a bright start, bringing a physicality to defence the club have often been criticised for lacking.

Wenger said: “Xhaka has a good touch in the game, he's calm, his passing is effective. He has a left foot as well so he can find Theo [Walcott] on the opposite side sometimes.

“He has a good long ball and he wants the ball. He has some physical strength in his locker and he's adapting very quickly."