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Welbeck confident reaching potential with Arsenal

Danny Welbeck is excited about has move to Arsenal.

Welbeck is expected to start for Arsenal on Saturday when they take on Manchester City at the Emirates in the Barclays Premier League.

The England striker, who scored twice for his country against Switzerland on Tuesday, admitted he needs a run of games up front to prove he is a top player for club and country.

Arsenal's £16m signing said: "It is well known I prefer to play through the middle so when I get my opportunity I just want to show what I can do. Once I get into the box and getting the opportunities I have got faith in my ability.

"Before I wasn't getting into the box because I wasn't playing too much as a striker and I had to worry about my defensive work. I just know once I get the opportunity and a run of games up front I will do my best.

"That's definitely what I need. It is good for any footballer to get a run of games. You become more confident and play much more ease and to get a run of games would be absolutely perfect. That is my first 90 minutes this season so it is just the start of things and really looking forward to it."

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