Arsenal midfield star Granit Xhaka says that he has no intentions of toning down his passionate playing style.

The Switzerland is famous for his tough-tackling play and is known to be prone to cards, picking up six red cards and 48 yellow for club and country during his time with Borussia Monchengladbach.

"There are of course phases in the game where the line becomes blurred, but then you need to step up psychologically," he toldArsenal Player.

"I play with a lot of emotion because I'm a passionate guy and I play with that passion.

"I love playing that way. Sometimes you're late onto the ball, sometimes you're not. Sometimes you make contact with the guy when you tackle him, sometimes not. It's a sport where individual duels are vital so I don't see it as a problem.

"I wouldn't change myself for anybody. I am who I am, people accept me or they don't. I have my strengths and my weaknesses which I can try to improve upon, of course. I'm still not the finished product.

"I'm only 24 so I've got plenty of time to keep improving."