Arsene Wenger fires Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain warning: Believe in yourself!  

  • Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain must kick on at Arsenal this season
  • That's according to his manager, Arsene Wenger
  • Oxlade-Chamberlain will play at Tottenham in the Capital One Cup 

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has been warned to make this season count in his quest to become the real deal at Arsenal. 

The midfielder has played a part in each of their games so far but Arsene Wenger wants more from him.

Wenger wants Oxlade-Chamberlain to take more risks and offer more expression - offering reasons why he is used primarily off the bench. 

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has been warned to make this season count in his quest to become the real deal

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has been warned to make this season count in his quest to become the real deal

Oxlade-Chamberlain has come on as a substitute in four of Arsenal's last six Premier League games 

Oxlade-Chamberlain has come on as a substitute in four of Arsenal's last six Premier League games 

Arsene Wenger has fired a warning to Oxlade-Chamberlain ahead of the north London derby 

Arsene Wenger has fired a warning to Oxlade-Chamberlain ahead of the north London derby 

'It is a massive season for Alex,' Wenger said. 


'He is at the age now where he is getting picked regularly for the national team. He is picked by me as well for the team.

'It is a very important season because of the nature he is growing. You feel the evolution has a sense of responsibility. I think Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain must believe more in himself.

'He must believe more in his talent and that will help him develop as a player. I think sometimes he is too critical of himself. I would like him to play with the freedom and express the desire of his talent.'

Oxlade-Chamberlain began the season by scoring the winner in Wembley's Community Shield against Chelsea, but he's failed to kick on since.

He will play in the Capital One Cup on Wednesday night when Arsenal travel to Tottenham, with Wenger expected to name a strong team for the north London derby. 

The England midfielder was given 15 minutes during the defeat at Chelsea on Saturday

The England midfielder was given 15 minutes during the defeat at Chelsea on Saturday