Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka says working with manager Arsene Wenger has eased his on-field discipline problems.
Xhaka was sent off for the ninth time in three seasons when Jonathan Moss showed him red for a studs-up challenge on Burnley's Steven Defour in January.
But he is a reformed character so far in this campaign — with only three yellows and no red cards.
He told The Sun: “With hindsight, you are a bit cleverer. There was a time in Germany where I got lots of yellow cards and some reds.
“I analysed the cards — and some were not so necessary. I analysed that a lot when I came here.
“The two red cards playing in my first season here, one I understand against Swansea, one against Burnley less so. But I need to accept that.
“I don't think now that football in England is softer than I thought before. I still think it's tough and you see that every weekend."
Wenger specifically wanted him to stay on his feet when tackling and that adjustment has worked wonders.
Xhaka said: “You need these small tips. I've been here for more than a year and learned a lot from him, specifically on the mental side.
“The boss has done a lot. I'm a hard-working young man who believes in myself. I don't think I've reached my limit yet — I can still learn a lot. He's made changes, like to the system."
Source: tribalfootball.com