Tuesday 30 April 2013

Chamberlain learning

           
    There is always pressure, but maybe people forget that I am only 19 and will still be 19 at the start of next season.The teenager feels having players who can make a difference on the bench can only aid Arsenal's quest for Champions League qualification, which will continue at relegated QPR on Saturday following the 1-1 draw against title winners Manchester United.When you have a good first season, especially at 18, people hype you up and really want to see you kick on. They expect you to play lots of games and do really well.You always want to start but your responsibility when you are on the bench, especially as a winger, is to come on, change the game and help drive the boys forward, that is what I have been trying to do, to make things happen and add a different dynamic to the game," he said.I have tried to carry on from last season, but sometimes you have to realise that you are a young lad and have a lot to learn.I have been working on things like my team play, my defensive play and getting back into the right positions off the ball and these things aren't often noticed.The experience of being in a club and league like this is a great education at this age.I started pre-season playing in central roles and have played there in training, so I am trying to develop that as well.Oxlade-Chamberlain has made the difference with his dynamic play when being introduced off the bench, notably when helping to turn the game against Norwich at the Emirates Stadium a fortnight ago when the team were losing 1-0 heading into the final five minutes.

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