Gervinho

Every game is tough for me because the level of competition is so high in the Premier League, and every time you have to be at your best.

I really got a taste for winning titles at Lille.

In China you have to be in peak form because you need to do well. You earn a lot - I had a huge salary - but then you have to prove you are worth it. Every match is a challenge and I played next to or faced some truly great players.

It's a great club, for me, and I am still an Arsenal fan. Will I come back? Maybe, I still hope to.

I have always followed Arsenal in the Premier League. At some points they were really good, but also had some difficulties like a lot of big clubs do.

On any given day a team can have a bad result.

The most important thing is that I bring a lot to the team wherever I am playing.

There is no small team or easy match in football.

Back in the days, being able to join the Jean-Marc Guillou academy was one of the best things that could happen to a youngster from Ivory Coast. There were thousands of kids who wanted to join that school so it was a great feeling for me.

Almost always being among the reserves was the worst thing for me and for my confidence.

Critics and criticism are part of the game and I've not been affected by it.

I liked playing in England, I liked playing for Arsenal.