When I used to play for Arsenal, we always got a good result here, a few 4-1s and a 6-1,

The surroundings are great, it is a fantastic area and the facilities are superb. You need the players as well and they have brought them in. The squad is good enough to challenge. Hopefully I can bring a bit of experience, as I know how to win trophies.

But there's always a time when you have to leave and this was the time for me. I'm really looking forward to this season and trying to add to my collection of medals.

Arsenal are going through a transition period. They got rid of Patrick Vieira and haven't really replaced him.

We have definitely put pressure on ourselves and the (Sunderland) game becomes a must-win for us, and with Villa at home the following Saturday, it will be a very important week for this football club.

The one thing I didn't want was a double play. He made his pitch. He beat me inside. They throw tough guys at you. In the seven, eight, and nine, it's tough against them. You've got to get them early.