I think a top-class midfielder needs to be able to tackle, get up and down the pitch, pass, create opportunities, and score goals. That's why I try to do everything; that's what I judge my game on.
At the beginning of the season, you're still getting your fitness levels up, and those first few games are quite tough.
I went to many games with my dad, Kevin, and looked up to the players. It's surreal that now young fans are looking up to me.
It's a massive difference when you play in front of full stadiums; you can sense the buzz around the players, and it helps us get that extra one or two per cent that may be the difference in games.
There's always pressure on Arsenal to go out and win games and win trophies.
We have to take every game as it comes.
I like to be involved as much as I can in the game, and in the middle, you're definitely the heartbeat of the team. When you're on the right, you can go minutes without seeing the ball, and that's a long time when you're out on the pitch.
I get the normal stats, like tackles and pass completion and high-intensity runs. I get them after every game to see how similar they are to every game and to make sure I'm hitting the targets - or not too far away from them.
The only way you can get match fitness is by playing games.
You have to be on top of your game, train hard every day, and try to convince the boss throughout the week that he should put you in the team.
