Using data to find Arsenal's Granit Xhaka upgrade

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While very few would deny Granit Xhaka his flowers for what’s been a very good season overall, the left central midfielder role (also known as “left 8”) has undoubtedly taken the spotlight among Arsenal fans as the role to upgrade du jour.

Particularly over the past month, Xhaka’s technical and physical shortcomings have been highlighted by sides that si…