Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere concedes that he finds himself out of his comfort zone playing for AFC Bournemouth.
The 24-year-old, who joined the Cherries in a loan move from Arsenal on deadline day in pursuit of regular playing time, has already made six league appearances for Eddie Howe's side.
Wilshere says he could have found himself staying at Arsenal and sticking to what he knows best but wanted to try something different in a bid to resurrect his career.
"Sometimes when you're at a top club and you've been at a top club your whole career and you're playing week in week out, it is easy to get into that comfort zone," said Wilshere.
"That is something coaches and managers drum into you and for me to come down here and taste a different side of the Premier League where you have to fight for everything, fight for every point and work as a team, it is definitely out of my comfort zone.
"But the lads and manager have been great for me and I'm looking forward to the season."