Arshavin: How English football has changed me
Andrey Arshavin admits he feels like a different player since moving from Russia to England.
The forward made a big money move from Zenit St Petersburg to Arsenal in January 2009 and has shown glimpses of immense talent without finding great consistency.
Injuries have hampered his progress, but the 29-year-old also feels there is less room for showboating in the Premier League, and that he has become a more effective player as a result, whilst perhaps losing some of the flair that got him onto the radar of some of Europe's biggest clubs.
He explained: "The year and a half in England has significantly changed me. I became calmer, more professional and spend more time with my family.
"As for football I can say that my style has also altered - it is more effective, but less sparkling. I don't remember when was the last time I scored a really beautiful goal.
"It is frustrating. I tried to analyse this, but can find no answers.
"It is likely that my injuries last year had an effect, because on three occasions I was out for a month, but it is feeble to talk about injuries."
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