ARSENAL midfielder Granit Xhaka picked up the first yellow card of the 2022-23 Premier League season… to the surprise of absolutely no-one.
The 29-year-old has become known for receiving cautions on a regular basis since arriving to the Emirates in 2016.
Switzerland international Xhaka has now been shown a whopping 53 yellow cards for Arsenal in the top-flight.
Ten of those came last season, and the ex-Borussia Monchengladbach skipper wasted no time in going into the referee’s notebook this term.
But instead of being booked for a rash challenge or tactical foul, Xhaka was penalised for a dive in the 2-0 win against Palace.
Anticipating a tackle from Eagles defender Joachim Andersen, Xhaka went to ground towards the end of the first half.
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And ref Stuart Attwell was having none of it as he quickly brandished the player with a yellow card.
Fans weren’t surprised by the booking as they took to social media to comment on it.
One user tweeted: “First yellow of the season goes to Xhaka, should’ve bet my house on that.”
Another posted: “Some things never change, Xhaka getting a yellow.”
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A third added: “Xhaka is the first player to get a yellow card this season No surprises there.”
This supporter then remarked: “Xhaka never disappoints. As expected, first yellow card of the season.”
Meanwhile another said: “Granit Xhaka has never finished a match without a yellow card.”
One then simply stated: “Xhaka gets a yellow. Water is wet.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
