‘Ramsey is my shining Lamps’

capacity to run. Physically, he has a combination of stamina and power – one of the best in the League. “It has been a very frustrating season for Aaron. I looked the other day and he has started just seven or eight games in the Premier League. When I realised that, it was unbelievable. “Why? Injuries, injuries, injuries, injuries – and not big ones. Niggling ones and when he came back, boom, a little calf. Then boom, a little hamstring. He looked fit on Monday and I hope he will have a strong end to the season because he is an important player for me.

“At the start of the season, you count on Santi Cazorla and Ramsey to be important players. You come to the end of the season, and you have no Cazorla since October and Ramsey has played less than 10 league games. Unbelievable.

“Ramsey has it all in his locker to be defensive and offensive. That is a vital part of the game we want to play.

“He is at the best age for a midfielder. And he can take the role of Mesut Ozil.

“When Ozil needs a breather, you can play Aaron there.”

Another player to excel against Boro was Alex Oxlade-chamberlain, and Wenger added: “He looks like he is on an upward curve.

“He has had little problems, but now he is getting more freedom to play. I want him to be part of Arsenal Football Club for the next 10 years.”