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'Pure leadership!': Arsenal fans love how Granit Xhaka made his team-mates huddle while he gave instructions as the Emirates Stadium wildly celebrated Thomas Partey's opener against Tottenham in north London derby

Granit Xhaka has won the hearts of Arsenal fans after gathering his team-mates in a huddle after Thomas Partey's opening goal in Saturday's north London derby.

The Switzerland midfielder was quick to summon his fellow Gunners players in a show of leadership that has lead to many supporters suggesting he is the true leader in the Arsenal dressing room.

Xhaka had a strained relationship with the Arsenal faithful following a well-documented on-field strop that saw him taunt fans and throw his shirt on the ground, but improved performances this season have begun to turn things around.