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A serial winner, pass master and baller who commands the respect of all his team-mates... while playing left back and central midfield in the same game! How Oleksandr Zinchenko is transforming Arsenal and finally bringing the best out of Granit Xhaka

Oleksandr Zinchenko may have seemed an underwhelming summer signing, but he has brought an X-factor to Arsenal that has bamboozled their opponents this season.

The Ukraine international has played a key part in the Gunners' blistering start to the 2022-23 campaign, which has seen them sweep aside Crystal Palace, Leicester City and Bournemouth to return maximum points.

Few foresaw his impact, but Zinchenko is adding to the excitement now swirling around the Emirates and he, his team mates and fans must be licking their lips at the prospect of home games against new-boys Fulham and struggling Aston Villa in their next two fixtures.