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Rosicky primed for physicality
Arsenal newboy Tomas Rosicky is not scared by the Premiership's reputation for fast and physical football.

Robert Pires described the English game as "a streetfight" after watching his first Gunners game from the bench.

But his replacement Rosicky is ready for a scrap after joining the north London giants for £6.8million from Borussia Dortmund.

The Czech Republic star said: "It's different in England to the way we play in Germany. Everything is a little bit harder and faster here but I've been able to prepare myself well.

"I'm not the strongest player in the world but I'm not afraid of engaging in a duel. I've no problems with that."

The 25-year-old is only 5ft 8ins tall and slight. He is a gifted attacking midfielder, known as "Little Mozart" in his native Czech Republic.

But international team-mates like Chelsea's Petr Cech claims he is renowned for his resilience and wiry strength on the ball as well as his artistry.

Rosicky, in the Czech squad to face Serbia on Wednesday, is expected to make his Premiership debut against Aston Villa on Saturday.

The playmaker made his competitive Arsenal debut in last week's 3-0 win away to Dinamo Zagreb in the first leg of their Champions League qualifier.

He said: "I've always really wanted to play for Arsenal simply because of the different way they play their football compared to other teams.

"I've wanted to come here for a while. There had been contact before from Arsenal without a concrete offer but this time there was.

"The opportunity to come here felt like one of the best moves I could possibly make.

"I enjoy the way Arsenal play football and it feels nice. I feel like I fit in quite well. The team is very strong and I feel we will be able to do very well in whatever competition we play in, including the Champions League."

Gunners boss Arsene Wenger played Rosicky on the left in Zagreb, instead of Jose Antonio Reyes, but the newcomer is versatile and happy to play anywhere.

Rosicky said: "In my career at the many different clubs, I've played in many different positions, in midfield and in attack.

"I don't feel there's a specific position that is my favourite. It all depends on how the team plays. That will determine where I fit in best."

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Arsenal midfielder Tomas Rosicky could be in line for a return from injury much sooner than expected, possibly even lining up for Arsenal at Emirates Stadium for the match against Dinamo Zagreb.

Rosicky surprisingly started the first leg in Zagreb when José Antonio Reyes was omitted following the uncertainty over his future. Unfortunately, he picked up an injury in the match and hasn't played since.

"On Saturday, I trained with the ball for the first time since that match [against Dinamo]," Rosicky said.

"I had a quite good feeling even if I felt the leg a bit, we'll see how it looks in the next days. Maybe I could play in Wednesday's second leg against Dinamo Zagreb or in the Premiership on Saturday.

Even if Rosicky doesn't quite make fitness for the two matches ahead, he is adamant that he will be fit for the Czech Republic's two Euro 2008 qualifiers on September 2 and 6.

"I would be ready for the two Euro 2008 qualifiers," he affirmed.

Rosicky also talked of his happiness in settling into the playing group at Arsenal.

"Nobody is pretending anything, the atmosphere within the team is relaxed," he said. "We are a good company, I get on well with everybody.

"We are an international team, there are only a few Englishmen in the team, so you can hear English, German, Spanish or French in the same moment."

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Rosicky ready for rough and tumble
Tomas Rosicky reckons he will have "no problems" dealing with the Premiership's fast and physical football this season.

Robert Pires described the English game as "a streetfight" after watching his first Arsenal game from the bench.

But his replacement Rosicky is ready for a scrap after joining the Gunners for £6.8million from Borussia Dortmund.

The Czech Republic playmaker said: "It's different in England to the way we play in Germany.

"Everything is a little bit harder and faster here but I've been able to prepare myself well.

"I'm not the strongest player in the world but I'm not afraid of engaging in a duel. I've no problems with that."

Rosicky, 25, is only 5ft 8ins tall and slight. He is a gifted attacking midfielder, known as "Little Mozart" in his native Czech Republic.

But international team-mates like Chelsea's Petr Cech claims he is renowned for his resilience and wiry strength on the ball as well as his artistry.

Rosicky, in the Czech squad to face Serbia on Wednesday, is expected to make his Premiership debut against Aston Villa on Saturday.

He made his competitive Arsenal debut in last week's 3-0 win away to Dinamo Zagreb in the first leg of the Champions League qualifier.

Rosicky said: "I've always really wanted to play for Arsenal simply because of the different way they play their football compared to other teams.

"I've wanted to come here for a while. There had been contact before from Arsenal without a concrete offer but this time there was.

"The opportunity to come here felt like one of the best moves I could possibly make.

"I enjoy the way Arsenal play football and it feels nice. I feel like I fit in quite well.

"The team is very strong and I feel we will be able to do very well in whatever competition we play in, including the Champions League."

Boss Arsene Wenger played Rosicky on the left in Zagreb, instead of Jose Antonio Reyes, but the newcomer is versatile and happy to play anywhere.

Rosicky said: "In my career at the many different clubs, I've played in many different positions, in midfield and in attack.

"I don't feel there's a specific position that is my favourite.

"It all depends on how the team plays. That will determine where I fit in best."

Rosicky's father Jiri played for Czechoslovakia and has been a major influence on his career.

Rosicky said: "My dad was, and still is, one of the most important people in my life especially in the area of football.

"He has taught me a lot in things and helped advance my career in many different ways."

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ich hab mir das Spiel heute angesehen..zumindest die 1.HZ..
Rosicky hat von Anfang an gespielt, wurde aber irgendwann ausgewechselt. Er hat eigentlich ganz gut gespielt..er hat richtig um den Ball gekämpft, das kannte ich noch gar nicht von ihm...er ist wirklich in viele Zweikämpfe richtig reingegangen....

natürlich hat er auch mit einigen Pässen geglänzt, wie z.B einem super Doppelpass mit Henry und er ist immer mit nach vorne bis zum Strafraum gegangen und einmal die ganze Abwehr ausgetrickst...

nur leider hatten sie sehr viel Pech im Abschluss...vor allem Henry vergab dicke Chancen..ja und dann gabs Elfmeter für Man. City und das wars dann irgendwie...

also Fehlstart für Arsenal

aber ein gelungenes Premiership Debüt für Rosicky