Xhaka on if #Arsenal is still a big club:

“What kind of question is that? Arsenal FC is and remains a legendary club. For many young players, and also for me, it is a dream, indeed an honour, to be allowed to appear.” #afc

'I have to be honest, I’m very honest with everyone. I was very, very close to leaving the club. I had a great, great time in this football club

'But after this, I was of course a bit down because I did not expect that from the people from the fans. #afc #arsenal

“Yes, there was a concrete offer [from Hertha Berlin in January], that is known. But the topic is now really ticked off for me and there is nothing left to say about it. My focus is now here in London. That's the reality.” #afc #arsenal

'Since Mikel came a lot of things changed. He changed the mentality, the spirit in the group.

'Everyone knows exactly what their job is. We have a clear game plan. He prepared us really well against a lot of teams and it’s like we are back with happiness. #afc #arsenal