Granit Xhaka will play against his former team

Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka is preparing for a match against his former team - London’s Arsenal club. The match will take place on Saturday, November 8, as part of the 11th round of the English Premier League.

"This will be a very emotional game for me. I spent seven wonderful years at Arsenal and I still maintain a relationship with many players and the coaching staff.

Playing against them with Sunderland holds a special significance for me," Xhaka said in an interview with Sky Sports. He made this statement following a 1:1 draw with Everton.

After 10 games, Sunderland is in fourth place in the league table with 18 points, while Arsenal holds the top spot with 25 points.