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title: "Chambers – I enjoyed midfield cameo"
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author: "Adam Hamdani"
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published: "2015-12-12T10:34:07Z"
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# Chambers – I enjoyed midfield cameo

Arsenal defender Calum Chambers has claimed that playing in midfield is something he has begun to enjoy, despite being new to the role.

The 20-year-old was signed from Southampton as a right-back but has been deployed in a number of positions, including central defender and now, with the likes of Francis Coquelin and Santi Cazorla out injured, is expected to feature more regularly as a defensive midfielder.

Despite the likes of Mathieu Flamini featuring in the deep role for the Gunners, Chambers has had a couple of substitute appearances to come on and join the midfield, with the ex-Saint [admitting to *Arsenal Player*](https://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20151211/calum-the-attributes-midfielders-need)that he is enjoying the learning curve.

![Tom Dulat/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readarsenal.com/readarsenal/2015/12/4896840542.jpg)

> *It was really enjoyable.*
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> *In games like* that *it’s great for me to get on, it adds to my experience so I’m really enjoying it.*
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> *Every time I get to go on in central midfield it’s good for me and it adds things to my game as well. I’m just taking every opportunity I get and learning from the experiences.*
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> *Compared to centre back, I think you need to be more aware of everyone around you.*
>
> *You’ve got to be swivelling your head, looking where everyone is and knowing where you’re going to pass the ball before you get it.*
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> *It’s almost like you need to be one step ahead of the game.*

![Michael Regan/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readarsenal.com/readarsenal/2015/12/5006364141.jpg)

Chambers could once again be utilised from the bench, with Flamini likely to partner Aaron Ramsey once again.

Arsenal face Aston Villa at Villa Park this Sunday, where a win will take them to the top of the Barclays Premier League, ahead of current table-toppers Leicester City.