Arsene Wenger: 'I've always believed in Aaron Ramsey'

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has declared that Aaron Ramsey is primed to find his best form in a Gunners shirt this season.

Ramsey has impressed during pre-season for Arsenal, scoring and setting up Theo Walcott for a goal as the Gunners beat Manchester City 3-1 last weekend in Finland.

Wenger thinks that Ramsey has made the necessary improvements in recent months to become an integral part of his side during the upcoming campaign, ahead of his sixth season at the Emirates.

He told the club's official website: "I have always believed in Aaron and I think he has shown again what a tremendous engine and what desire he has.

"His vision has improved and his tactical aspect has improved a lot. He's growing into a very strong player."

The 22-year-old is rated doubtful for Arsenal's Premier League opener with Aston Villa on Saturday, after pulling out of the Wales squad yesterday with a knee injury.