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'I'm not 100%' - Ramsey hits back at critics

Aaron Ramsey says criticism of his performances this season have been "unfair" and has promised Arsenal he will soon be back to his best.

Manager Arsene Wenger had told the midfielder to "keep his priorities right", while former Arsenal striker Charlie Nicholas, now a television pundit, accused the Welshman of chasing "Hollywood football" and pursuing selfish interests in front of goal.

But Ramsey, who was named Arsenal's player of the year last season after scoring 16 goals, including the FA Cup final winner against Hull, told reporters: "I'm not worried. I know my qualities. I've had a few injuries this season and I'm just getting back.

"To be honest, I'm still not 100 percent physically there and it does take a bit out of me. It will take me a few more games to be back to my best and I'm not worried. Certain criticism from people is unfair."

Ramsey returned to the Wales squad for Sunday's 0-0 draw in Belgium which keeps Chris Coleman's side unbeaten in their Euro 2016 qualifying campaign.

"It keeps the momentum going and gives us another bit of belief," Ramsey said. "It wasn't a great game when we had the ball but it was a brilliant performance defensively from us. We will go to Israel [in March] full of confidence and hopefully be more dangerous with the ball. Hopefully it will be a more comfortable game for us.

"We are very hard to beat and to score against and we are going in the right direction. We would have taken a draw before the game and it's a good point for us. We are second in the group but we would have snapped anyone's hand off if we were offered that before the championship began."

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