After his Community Shield winner yesterday, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is targetting more goals in the upcoming season.

The England man thumped a 24th minute shot past Thibaut Courtois for the game’s only goal, and the Ox spoke afterwards about his desire to step up his goalscoring.

“It was really nice to see that one go in,” he told Arsenal Player. “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 and, as it’s the winner, it’s that little bit more special.”

It’s easy to forget he’s still young, turning 22 in mid-August, so there’s definite room for improvement when it comes to his goalscoring contribution.

Goals scored by Oxlade-Chamberlain per season

2010-11 – 10 (for Southampton)

2011-12 – 4

2012-13 – 2 + 3 intl

2013-14 – 3

2014-15 – 3 + 1 intl

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