ALEX-OXLADE CHAMBERLAIN hopes his brace against Reading will earn him more starts at Arsenal.
The Gunners winger impressed in the EFL Cup fourth round, as Arsenal prevailed 2-0 winners at the Emirates last night.
Arsene Wenger hailed the performance of the England international, outlining Oxlade-Chamberlain’s focus is now much sharper.
The 23-year-old has scored two goals and registered one assist across the Premier League and Champions League this season.0
Arsenal player ratings against Reading
Tue, October 25, 2016Express Sport brings you Arsenal's player ratings from their EFL Cup clash with Reading
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But he’s only started three times in England’s top flight and failed to complete 90 minutes.
Oxlade-Chamberlain believes though that his classy display at home to Championship outfit Reading could see him start more consistently going forward.
“Yeah, I hope so,” Oxlade-Chamberlain said on whether he thinks his cup form will earn him Premier League game time.
“Any game that I play in is an opportunity for me to show what I can do.
“And whether it’s the league, the Champions League, the League Cup or the FA Cup - it’s all important.
“First and foremost, it’s all game time and it’s good to get your confidence up and to try and play the way you want to play and it’s still a very good standard of football.
“Reading are a good team, so for me personally, any chance I get to play is an opportunity for me to show and hopefully that form will carry over into the league and be rewarded with more starts.”
Oxlade-Chamberlain could feature for Arsenal on Saturday when Wenger’s side travel to bottom club Sunderland (12.30pm).
Meanwhile, following last night’s triumph, the Gunners will discover who they face in the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup later today.