It was not easy for him many times and he was exposed to a very physical battle up front and had to protect the ball and fight against the centre backs at long balls. (justarsenal.com)
He often uses these outward, physical battles as a diversion tactic so that when the real battle comes, we are unaware and unprepared. (redeeminggod.com)
he has loads of physical battles with center backs and he is very good in the air. (justarsenal.com)