Arsenal took the lead early at the Cardiff City Stadium,
with Shkodran Mustafi powerfully heading home.
But the hosts were creating a number of chances and finally took one just before half time
to score their first goal of the season.
Xhaka's poor cross-field pass was cut out and Victor Camarasa turned and finished well
at the back post from a Joe Bennett cross.
Former Cardiff striker Craig Bellamy was impressed with Neil Warnock's side and the problems
they caused the Gunners.
And he says they more than deserved the equaliser after some lapse play from Arsenal.
"Yeah, yeah I do (think it was deserved)," Bellamy said on Sky Sports.
"Cardiff have had a good few chances.
A lot of it is Arsenal's doing and this is no different.
"Xhaka gives the ball away in his own half, Cardiff pounce on it.
"One thing I like about Cardiff is, Junior Hoilett when he plays that has four people
in the box there, go and attack the ball.
"Yes, a little bit of luck with the first touch, but there's certainly no luck with
the second touch.
Good finish.
"But like I said, numbers getting in the box as well.
That's something Cardiff haven't had over the last three games.
"They've had a lot of encouragement going to press Arsenal from the start.
"When Arsenal are in possession, not a problem, drop deep.
"But when Arsenal are looking to play, especially from dead balls, especially from goal kicks,
Cardiff are looking to punce on them, looking to force mistakes.
"They've had a little bit of joy off that."
Arsenal went on to win the game 3-2, with second-half goals from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
and Alexandre Lacazette giving them victory.
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