Granit Xhaka after the victory over Newcastle: Derbies are to be won, we were very motivated…!
Granit Xhaka spoke after Sunderland's 1:0 victory over Newcastle United, valid for the 16th week in the Premier League.
The Albanian midfielder was one of the best on the field, writes Indeksonline
He said that derbies are to be won and that he was motivated by players who had been in the Championship and who had lost at home to Newcastle in the FA Cup.
"Derbies are to be won. It doesn't matter how and I think these guys, no matter how difficult it was for them two or three years ago, when they lost here. They motivated us because of that, more than any other time. And like this player, like every player who has been here, and who has played in the Championship and now in the Premier League. I think this team deserves respect, because where we are now is something extraordinary.
"We are working hard every day and we deserve this place we are in," said Xhaka.
With this victory, Granit Xhaka's Sunderland moves to 7th place with 26 points, while Newcastle is in 12th place with 22 points./Indeksonline/
