There have been a whole host of interesting, revealing and amusing Arsenal-related quotes over the past season. Here are some of the best:
“It was an opportunity I couldn’t turn down. He is a fantastic manager and everyone can see that. To get the opportunity to work with him will be amazing.”
Calum Chambers on learning from Arsène Wenger
“We all saw it coming. Arsenal’s youth policy has always been very good.”
Roy Hodgson after five Gunners feature for England against San Marino
"Even if it was maybe snowing they would be here, and that is the most important thing"
Olivier Giroud on the fans
"He's given me the chance to play up front in my preferred position. I'm going to do everything that I can to make sure that he's happy.”
Danny Welbeck thanks the boss after his hat-trick against Galatasaray
“You can wake him up every second of the day and he will score with his left foot.”
Per Mertesacker on Lukas Podolski’s late winner against Anderlecht
“It was quite emotional. Everyone’s been very patient with me and they still need to be patient as it’s not going to happen overnight. It was such a great feeling.”
Theo Walcott after making his return from a long-term injury
“I’ve never seen anything like it in all my years. It was phenomenal!”
Paul Merson is stunned by Aaron Ramsey’s goal at Galatasaray
Aaron Ramsey celebrates his Galatasaray goal
“It was one of the best back-four performances I’ve seen.”
Arsenal’s display at Man City earns plaudits from Gary Neville
"There was a time when I had no football boots as my mum didn’t have money to buy a pair. She asked for a grant from the town’s mayor… and one night a delivery van stopped at my doorstep with some brand new boots for me."
Alexis Sanchez on his humble beginnings
“I feel like I’m more robust now. I’m not going to the gym to get bigger muscles, it's the opposite - I want to become quicker and more explosive.”
Mesut Ozil reaps the benefits of his time in the gym
Mesut Ozil
“I call him the police officer. Why? Because look at what you have here. You have the magicians - let them do their magic. You’re the police officer. If somebody drives through the red light, you stop them. That’s your job.”
Thierry Henry on Francis Coquelin
“You smell that we can score goals.”
The boss on our 4-1 win over Liverpool
"That was the best 45 minutes I've seen Arsenal play since the days of Patrick Vieira and Emmanuel Petit.”
Phil Neville enjoys the first-half display at Hull City
"Alexis calls me Titi. Thierry Henry is my idol so for someone like Alexis to call me Titi is a bit... wow - I’ll take that!"
Chuba Akpom
“Even if it was maybe snowing they would be here, and that is the most important thing.”
Olivier Giroud on the Arsenal fans’ dedication on parade day
“I feel that we are moving forward, that we have made progress. The cohesion, the quality, the desire, the intelligence of the players is there. So we have some very good ingredients to do more.”
Arsene Wenger believes the future is bright
“Alexis Sanchez calls me Titi. Thierry Henry is my idol so for someone like Alexis to call me Titi is a bit... wow - I’ll take that!"
Chuba Akpom on his new nickname
“This is a dream that everyone has as a kid to win a trophy like this in a stadium like this for a club like this, with all these players. I have no words, I’m just so happy.”
Hector Bellerin on winning his first FA Cup
“Six months ago I was at Charlton and today I’m winning the FA Cup. Football can go so quick and I’m really pleased to get this trophy today. It was a big day in my career.”
Francis Coquelin on his rise to becoming a first-team regular
Arsenal's FA Cup final trophy lift
“I’m not in the buying mood tonight but I will buy a drink for my players!”
Arsène Wenger dismisses transfer rumours after the FA Cup final
“The players have organised it all. I don’t know where we’ll go but I will follow. I organised the whole year so tonight I just want to follow!”
Arsène Wenger on FA Cup celebrations
“It’s a great place to be. I’ve always loved being at Arsenal and the group’s always felt like a great bunch of lads.”
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain reflects on four years in north London
“Even if it was maybe snowing they would be here, and that is the most important thing. It is amazing. It is one more trophy and we are really proud to bring it home again.”
Olivier Giroud on the fans at the FA Cup victory parade
“People love to speculate and people love to gossip a bit. But I love this club and I don't want to ever leave it.”
Wojciech Szczesny responds to transfer rumours
Wojciech Szczesny
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