Time for a quiz question. How old is Aaron Ramsey?

Eleven years since he made his debut for Cardiff, into his 11th season with Arsenal, over 300 club appearances and 55 caps for Wales — he’s 27 years old and doesn’t hit 28 until December.

The reason for the focus on his age is that Ramsey is at a crucial point in his career. Playing under a new manager in Unai Emery, Ramsey is in the last year of his Arsenal contract and the decision over his future will almost certainly become a talking point this season.

So, after a strong performance in the 2-0 win against Everton, this week’s Game Dissected column analyses Ramsey to see what he offers and why Steven Gerrard once