Chamakh: I've never been a great goalscorer

Marouane Chamakh admits he is not setting his sights too high this season, as he would not describe himself as a prolific striker.

The Moroccan joined Arsenal from Bordeaux in the summer, and is currently the team's top scorer with ten goals, but would be happy if he finished the season with fifteen.

Chamakh was not known for his goal poaching abilities in France, and the forward says he hopes to help the team more with holding up the ball and link-up play.

He explained: "Personally, I've never been a great goalscorer, I've never scored more than 20 goals a season, but it's up to the manager as to how he uses his players.

"For me, if I can weigh in with 15 to 20 goals, it would be a very, very good season. Whatever happens I hope to continue my progress, which went really well under Laurent Blanc [at Bordeaux] and long may it continue."

The 26-year-old added that he feels settled in North London, and feels as though he is earning his place in the hearts of the Gunners fans.

He said: "I give 200 per cent, I play with my heart, I've got guts, I give everything I've got. I don't cheat or cut corners, that's my strength, my character and I think that they like me for it.

"It's gone really well with the set-up here, I hardly knew anyone when I arrived but they've all made me feel very welcome. It has been easy to settle in and this has allowed me to express myself and that's very important.

"Personally, I'm happy. I can do better but yes, I am happy."

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