Arsenal is in my blood as well as my heart. I will always, always, always remember you guys. I said I was going to be a Gooner for life and I did not lie because when you are a Gooner, you will always be a Gooner. This club is in my heart and will remain in my heart forever.

I can’t think of a striker in the world who has scored so many important goals, never mind a midfielder.

There's nothing I'm scared of in football.

When I was younger I was trying to do what I wanted to do, not what the game wanted me to do.

I always think about what I missed, and I think that was my driving force - never be satisfied with what I've done.

So many people say that obviously my game has changed since I arrived here and I say that it's good that it changed, otherwise it would show a lack of intelligence.

I eat football, I sleep football. I am not mad I am just passionate