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Xhaka's struggle typifies Arsenal's total lack of direction under Wenger

The Switzerland international has been labelled an 'expensive mistake' but it's clear the Gunners aren't playing to his strengths

Arsene Wenger has always been clear on what separates a great player from an average one.

Last season, the Arsenal manager spoke to Ian Wright, Sol Campbell and William Gallas as part of the media coverage surrounding his 20 years in charge of Arsenal, admitting that, while the manager’s job does carry importance to what unfolds on the pitch, it still has its limitations.

“You play 11 against 11. That's a billion of different situations possible and no situation is the same as the previous one,” he said.