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Arsenal goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo has admitted he is "afraid" of Granit Xhaka's shot power when he has to face the midfielder in training.

The Swiss star's ability to strike a ball cleanly was on full display last weekend when he bagged a rocket of a goal during the home clash against top four rivals Manchester United. Xhaka's goal came at a time when the Gunners were under the cosh trying to preserve their 2-1 lead against the Red Devils.

The 29-year-old stepped up when his side needed him most and lashed a thunderous strike beyond the despairing dive of David de Gea with the kind of power Okonkwo has conceded can be quite daunting trying to stop. Long range strikes are a rarity at the Emirates but Xhaka is one of the few players in Mikel Arteta's side who has that trait within his armoury.

Pressed on who has the most powerful strike in the Arsenal team, Okonkwo told Goal : "The hardest shot? Eddie Nketiah can hit the ball. Granit [Xhaka] as well. He doesn’t do much finishing so I always forget about him, but when he does, you know about it! I would say those are the people to be afraid of in training." Xhaka is hardly famed for his finishing ability, but powerful long-distance shooting has become something of a trademark.

The young Gunners shot-stopper has found first-team minutes