Arsenal attacker Danny Welbeck has stated that making the move from Manchester United to the Gunners has helped him improve as a player.
The England international switched Old Trafford for the Emirates Stadium in a controversial deal in the summer, with his form to date for the North London side inconsistent.
With the attacker widely expected to face his former club in the FA Cup on Monday night, all eyes will be on the attacker to deliver.
Despite the pressure, Welbeck has stated that he has gotten better since moving south.
“I think it’s gone okay. I wish to do a lot more, definitely will do and it’s something I want to build on and keep progressing,” The Mirror quote the sprightly attacker as saying.
“But I feel like I’ve improved. It’s different going from one team to another, settling in and once you get past that stage you want to keep pushing on and get a second to none understanding with team mates on the pitch. Once you build that relationship on the pitch, things will only get better.
“There’s so many good players at Arsenal. Obviously training every single day, you get to know them better. You get to know what they like to do, what side they like to go on, where to play passes through and so on.
“I play football, I can play across the front three positions, depending on who is available, what formation, coming up against different opponents. The manager is going to select who he thinks is best for the game.
“The last few weeks we’ve not spoken about different positions. Once I get out onto the pitch I will just give it 100 per cent.”
Welbeck became disillusioned at United as a lack of regular playing time became an issue, with Louis van Gaal preferring other striker options such as Radamel Falcao, Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie.
Since switching to Arsenal, the 24-year-old has featured in 20 Premier League games for his new club, but has only netted four goals to date for Arsene Wenger’s men.
Welbeck has made his desire to play as a central striker clear in the past, with the attacker being forced to play on a flank at both United and Arsenal over the years.
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