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title: "Ox: I want more goals"
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author: "Adam Hamdani"
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published: "2015-08-02T22:43:48Z"
modified: "2015-08-02T22:44:50Z"
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# Ox: I want more goals

Star of Arsenal’s triumphant victory, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has expressed his desire to keep on scoring goals, after bagging himself the winner early on against Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea in a 1-0 victory.

The win means that the Gunners have retained the Community Shield, having won it last season against Manchester City in a 3-0 victory. Goals have been few and far between for the England international since he joined Arsenal in 2011, who has now scored only 13 goals.

When asked about his fine left-footed strike today, the [Ox claimed](https://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20150802/ox-i-want-more-goals-this-season): *“I don’t know about ‘wondergoal’ but it was really nice to see that one go in.*

*“I got a goal in the Emirates Cup, and it’s what I need to do this year, there’s no doubting that and I’m not afraid to say that I need to score more goals.*

*“I’ve set myself that target this year on a personal level so every time I’m on the pitch it’s important that I try and contribute in some way and a goal or an assist is what I need to do. It was really nice to \[score on Sunday\] and as it’s the winner it’s that little bit more special.”*

[![GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/482761414-arsenals-english-midfielder-alex-oxlade-gettyimages.jpg)](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/482761414-arsenals-english-midfielder-alex-oxlade-gettyimages.jpg)

After admitting to his joy on a personal level, the 21-year-old went on to compliment the team’s performance as a unit, claiming that the defence in particular put in a solid effort, reducing the Premier League champions to very few opportunities in front of goal.

*“All-round we played really well,”* added Oxlade-Chamberlain. *“We didn’t play our best stuff with the ball, I think Chelsea deserve credit for that, they are a great defensive side, and they stopped us from playing at time.*

*“But we did enough, we defended really well as a team and kept them to minimal chances. That’s really positive going into the season because in the big games that’s what it comes down to sometimes.*

*“I have absolute faith and confidence in this team and I think that can be shared throughout the squad. As a group of players we’ve been together for a good number of years, so there’s a real team spirit and sense of togetherness.”*

Arsenal begin their Premier League campaign at home to West Ham United next Sunday, with the hope of finally being able to put in a significant challenge to the likes of Chelsea and Manchester City.