Marouane Chamakh shocked after making instant impact at Arsenal

06 October 2010 12:16
Marouane Chamakh admits he is suprised at how quickly he has taken Arsenal by storm since a summer move from Bordeaux. [LNB]The Morocco striker is confident Gunners boss Arsene Wenger will make him a better player and insists it was an easy decision to quit France for the Emirates Stadium on a free transfer. [LNB]Chamakh has scored four goals in 10 appearances and looks the kind of handful that Arsenal have lacked up front since Emmanuel Adebayor's departure to Manchester City last year.[LNB] [LNB] Big hit: Chamakh has taken no time at all to settle in to life with the Gunners[LNB]'I am extremely happy with my choice and I am surprised how well it has started for me,' he told Sky Sports.[LNB] 'I have settled very well on and off the pitch and I have been made very welcome by everyone at the club.' [LNB]There was no shortage of interest in the 26-year-old as his Bordeaux contract ran down - particularly from English clubs - but he said: 'There were other offers, but the fact I loved Arsenal since I was young made my decision easy.[LNB]'Arsene Wenger also had a major influence in my decision to join Arsenal. I think I have a margin of progress to make and I think Arsene can make me a better player.' [LNB]The 6ft 2in striker believes his physical style is a perfect fit for the hustle and bustle of the Barclays Premier League. [LNB]'I feel my game is well-suited to English football and all I want to do is help Arsenal,' he said. 'English football is much more athletic and goes much quicker and the supporters are very impressive.'  [LNB] Balotelli set to torment Arsenal as recovering City ace eyes debut dateRamsey confirms he is set for a November return after leg-break horrorRefs need to protect us from players like De Jong, insists Arsenal's NasriArsenal are chasing Lukaku, admits Anderlecht wonderkid's agentARSENAL FC

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