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Ramsey - My natural approach is working

Aaron Ramsey says that believing in his natural ability has helped him rediscover last season’s form.

The Wales midfielder recorded his best goals tally in 2013/14, scoring 16 times including Arsenal’s FA Cup final winner against Hull City.

This season has been tougher for Ramsey but he has hit form again - and he thinks that not forcing the issue has helped him prosper in front of goal.

"I started focusing too much on how to score, putting too much power on the ball when I should have just let it happen naturally"

Aaron Ramsey

“That was probably what I was guilty of at the beginning of the season where I got off to a good start and then the goals dried up a bit,” the 24-year-old told Arsenal Player.

“Then I started focusing too much on how to score, putting too much power on the ball when I should have just let it happen naturally. It’s nice when you don’t really think about it too much and just do it.

“Throughout this season I’ve had injuries and it’s taken me a couple of games to get back into it. With my style of play, I like to get up and down the pitch, that’s why it takes me a couple of games to get back into it, to get my fitness up again.

“When I’ve been out for that period of time and getting back into it, it’s quite challenging for me physically and that tires you out in certain things like your decision-making. It’s important for me to get a couple of games in so that I feel I’m ready to go then.”

Aaron Ramsey celebrates his FA Cup winner

Aaron Ramsey celebrates his FA Cup winner