Arsenal's Santi Cazorla celebrates after scoring the opening goal during their English Community Shield soccer match against Manchester City at Wembley Stadium in London, August 10, 2014.
Arsenal's Santi Cazorla celebrates after scoring the opening goal during their English Community Shield soccer match against Manchester City at Wembley Stadium in London, August 10, 2014. REUTERS/Darren Staples

Arsenal winger Santi Cazorla can't stress enough on how positivity affects his performance, or lack thereof, on the pitch.

The Spanish international is having the time of his life at the Emirates, plying his trade in England's top-flight and the top-tier of European competition.

""For me the most important thing is to enjoy myself when I play," he told Arsenal.com.

"Football is my life and if I don't enjoy the game then I will have a problem in my career.

"I've been playing football since I was seven and I always enjoyed playing with my brother and friends on the street."

"Now I enjoy playing with my team-mates and that is the most important thing in football. I am very lucky to play big games in the Premier League and Champions League."

"Football is my job and I always play for the fans and the club. It's always important for the players to feel happy on the pitch, in training and in the dressing room. I try every day to be happy for my team-mates."

"Sometimes it's good to always be happy and sometimes it's not that good. Having a good atmosphere around the club is important for me and the team. It's the same on the pitch - if you train happy, you will play happy."

The 29-year-old is looking to bag, at least, another silverware for the Gunners this year after winning the FA Cup last season.

"Winning the FA Cup was one of the best moments of my career and I always thank my fans because I love the song they sing for me. They mean a lot to me and I hope we can win another trophy for them this year.," he added.

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