Arsenal thrashed Bayer Leverkusen 4-1 in the Emirates Cup in a superb performance, and there was plenty of focus on the opposition as well. Arsenal and Leverkusen have had several shared connections over the years, and Kai Havertz scored and provided two assists against his former club. Mikel Arteta and Xabi Alonso also came up against each other as managers for the first time, whilst Granit Xhaka reunited with his old teammates as he played against Arsenal after departing North London last year. Xhaka was given a positive reception on his return, with fans loudly cheering and applauding him, …