The England forward believes his club and international colleague is most effective when he is deployed in the middle of the park
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's best position is central midfield, according to his Arsenal team-mate Danny Welbeck.
The 23-year-old has been used in a variety of roles by Arsene Wenger since joining the Gunners from Southampton in 2011, even finding himself playing at wing-back in the second half of last season.
Oxlade-Chamberlain, who has been linked with a move away from Emirates Stadium, is believed to favour a central role, a preference endorsed by his fellow England international.