We created some chances in the first half and the sending-off made it difficult for us to get going,

We created some chances in the first half and the sending-off made it difficult for us to get going. They equalized but we kept fighting and there was a good spirit. Maybe in the end we would have been happy with a point.

We created some chances in the first half and the sending-off made it difficult for us to get going. But we did and we got a goal. They equalized but we kept fighting and there was a good spirit. Maybe in the end we would have been happy with a point, with it being 10 against 11.

Our two biggest rivals had adjusted their whole season to this one aim of beating us. Of course, it is a big compliment that they were so motivated to stop us but it was very tough to face two matches like that so close together. Suddenly three trophies are down to one.

When I played in Holland, I always tried to lob the goalkeeper. People used to say, 'Oh, you're always only trying to make a nice goal'. But I said, 'Listen, if the goalie is a little bit off his line, how much space do you have on his left or right?' It's not a lot. 'And how much space do you have above him?'

Other clubs never came into my thoughts once I knew Arsenal wanted to sign me.