He's never been a player who rips through teams on his own. His magic is really about good technique, great basics and great decision-making in key areas. I think that decision-making has deserted him a little this season.
His magic is also very much about not having a centre forward
"Plenty of strikers can score goals," he said, gesturing to the famous old stands casting shadows around us.
"But a lot have found it difficult wearing the number 9 shirt for The Arsenal."