Gervinho

August

Gervinho started both of Arsenal's first two matches of the season. "I really hope to emulate Robert Pires in my second season, hopefully do even better, but I hope to carve out my own niche of course," said the Ivorian.

September

Gervinho enjoyed a successful September, scoring four goals in as many games. He scored a brace in the 6-1 win over Southampton, and followed that up with the winner against Montpellier in the Champions League. Gervinho also ended the month with a goal, netting in the 2-1 defeat against Chelsea at Emirates Stadium.

November

Gervinho made three substitute appearances during November, after recovering from the ankle problem that had kept him out for the first part of the month.

December

Gervinho made four appearances across three competitions in December. After starting the Premier League clash against Swansea, the forward also featured in Arsenal’s games against Olympiacos in the Champions League, and Bradford City in the Capital One Cup. He also started the 2-0 win over West Brom.

January

Gervinho made one appearance in January, coming on as a substitute against Southampton on New Year’s Day. The forward travelled to South Africa to represent the Ivory Coast at the Africa Cup of Nations, where he scored twice in the group stage.

October

Gervinho made five appearances during October. The Ivorian scored the opening goal against Olympiacos in the Champions League at the start of the month, before picking up an injury in the win against Queens Park Rangers on October 27.

February

Gervinho returned from the Africa Cup of Nations and started against Blackburn Rovers in the FA Cup. The forward was named on the bench against Aston Villa.

March

Gervinho enjoyed an impressive March, netting his first league goal since September in the win at Swansea, before scoring once and setting up two more goals in the comprehensive win against Reading. “He finishes well now,” said Arsene Wenger, “much better than when he arrived and he will get better and better. But his finishing is linked with his psychology.”

April

Gervinho set up Tomas Rosicky’s opener against West Bromwich Albion and went on to also start in Arsenal’s following game at home to Norwich City. The Ivorian came off the bench for the last 20 minutes of the draw at home to Manchester United. “He has gone through a difficult time but it is not easy for a player to play in the Champions League, the Premier League and go to the Africa Cup of Nations and then come back at the same level,” Arsene Wenger said.

August

Gervinho's league debut ended in controversy as he picked up a red card on the opening day against Newcastle, but he helped his side safely through to the Champions League Group Stages with starting performances in both legs against Udinese.

September

The Ivorian scored his first Arsenal goal in the 4-3 defeat at Blackburn and caught the eye with a series of lively displays. He made his Champions League debut against Borussia Dortmund and had a helping hand in the win over Bolton. "I'm really enjoying it here, my great passion is being here at Arsenal," said Gervinho. “It's a new challenge and the settling in has brought a few difficulties, but I've got some French-speaking friends, which has helped. It's gone really well and I'm feeling fine.”

October

The Ivorian enjoyed a lively month once more, the highlight of which came with his match-winning performance against Stoke. The forward scored the first, before providing twice for Robin van Persie to send Arsenal to victory. Gervinho started every available Premier League fixture during October. “He has the capability to score and make assists. I would say as well his mobility [is key] - our game is based on that,” Arsene Wenger said.

November

Gervinho was involved in so much of Arsenal's attacking flair throughout the month, featuring in victories over West Brom, Norwich and Borussia Dortmund. The winger was shortlisted for the African Footballer of the Year award.

December

Gervinho hit two goals in December, scoring in the 4-0 win over Wigan at the DW Stadium before finding the net in the home draw against Wolves for his fourth of the campaign.

January

Gervinho played in Arsenal's 2-1 defeat at Fulham and then featured in Ivory Coast's victories over Sudan and Burkino Faso at the Africa Cup of Nations. "This year I would really like to win with both Arsenal and Ivory Coast. I am going to win a trophy this year," he said.

February

Gervinho played three times for Ivory Coast as they reached the Africa Cup of Nations final, and scored in the 1-0 defeat of Mali. He also started Arsenal's FA Cup tie against Sunderland and came on as a substitute in the 5-2 defeat of Tottenham.

March

Gervinho started two games in March: the wins over AC Milan and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium. He provided the assist for Kieran Gibbs' opener in the latter, as well as notching substitute appearances against Newcastle, Everton and QPR. “There have been different things to deal with on the pitch and I think that my career has come on a lot since I have been here,” said the winger. “It is something I am really pleased with because so much has improved. Being here in England can only be good for my game and my career. I am happy with how I approached and came into English football and I think that my first year has gone well."

April

Gervinho made three appearances after recovering from an ankle injury, coming off the bench against Wigan and Chelsea before starting in the draw against Stoke at the Britannia Stadium. "We learnt a lot from the negative start [to the season] we had,” he said. “It has made us stronger today. In life you will always be criticised. We had to prove to the people who didn’t believe in us that we were able to come back by playing well on the pitch."

May

Gervinho started Arsenal's final two matches of the season against Norwich and West Brom.