Arsenal playmaker Andrey Arshavin used to enjoy watching Premier League football on TV while living in Russia and playing for Zenit St Petersburg. But now the Russia international is finding it harder to adjust than he thought.

The 27-year-old told the club's official website: "I watched the matches that were broadcast in Russia whenever possible.

"But to tell the truth it seemed less difficult on TV. Only now do I understand how dynamic and hard the football is here.

"Now I would like to score as soon as possible. Everybody expected me to score in my very first match but that never happens, especially with me.

"But nothing was easy and immediate for me. Arsenal is no exception. So I need patience and hard work now.

"The main task now is to get into the Champions League for next season."