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'I grew up like this... I fight for everything'

Mikel Arteta has liked what he has seen from Cedric Soares in recent weeks.

Our manager recently praised the Portugal international for his form - but the man himself says it Is just a product of feeling fit, healthy and ready to fight for his place.

"I am paid to play so of course we want to be part of it, in there every game," Cedric said. "This is what I am training for, this is what I try to do when I have the chance, I feel good, I am in a good moment, I am confident.