Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka says his sudden goalscoring form hasn't come as a surprise to him.

The 30-year-old has scored four goals, more than he managed in the previous three seasons combined.

That may have come as a surprise to some, but Xhaka has never doubted his ability in front of goal.

“I was born like a striker," he told the London Evening Standard. “No, really! Until I was 12 or 13 I was playing like a striker and then they put me in midfield. Now you know that, so let's see how many people talk about it!"

Xhaka has been virtually ever-present for Arsenal this season, missing only 17 minutes of Premier League action.

“I am not surprised, because in pre-season I had a good feeling at how everything was working," Xhaka says. “The team spirit we built then was something I didn't have at this club until now. I knew this season could be a special one for everyone, for ourselves, for the club."