Arsenal celebrate 100 years in Islington this season so, to mark the occasion, we asked young midfielder Kristoffer Olsson to tell us about where he calls home.
Whatâs your home town, and where is it?
Norrkoping, in Sweden
What would you recommend to a tourist?
Iâd recommend the Kolmarden zoo, the âFargargardenâ and the âNyaparkenâ.
What do you miss about it the most?
I miss my friends and family.
Where would you go with your friends in your spare time?
To have some coffee, or go shopping in the city.
What is the local food like?
Itâs good! A bit like what you get in England, but with more meatballs!
Do any famous people come from your home town?
I canât really think of any.
Whatâs the local football team, and is there a local âderbyâ?
The local team is IFK Norrkoping, and their derby is against Atvidabergs FF. Both of them play in the top league, the âAllsvenskanâ.
What other sports are popular there?
Ice hockey and basketball.
Tell us one typical phrase that people say there?
âSoftar du breâ (Take it easy)
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