'I'm just eager to play football. I'm here and under contract. As long as I play for Arsenal I'm going to give my all.'
That dry, lukewarm statement came from the mouth of Eddie Nketiah, a striker out of contract in June but who was in red-hot form against Sunderland, netting his first senior club hat-trick as the Gunners qualified for the Carabao Cup semi-finals.
The 22-year-old striker took his tally to 10 League Cup goals in nine appearances following his three strikes against the Black Cats, which demonstrated the natural striking ability he possesses.