Ryo Miyaichi has been linked with a move away from the Emirates

Ryo Miyaichi, on loan at Bolton, revealed the atmosphere at the Reebok Stadium is more friendly

Ryo Miyaichi, on loan at Bolton from Arsenal, has lifted the lid on the mood around the north London club.

The Gunners are currently fourth in the table but are 17 pointes behind leaders Manchester City and crashed out of the FA Cup on Saturday off the back of a 4-0 mauling at the San Siro in the Champions League.

"At Arsenal the atmosphere is incredibly tense," he admitted, "But here (at Bolton) things are much more friendly."

The Japanese starlet only made two appearances for Arsenal in the first-half of the season but Miyaichi revealed that it was a thrill to work with the likes of Robin van Persie.

"There were certainly difficult times," Miyaichi reflected. "But it wasn't a waste to practice with superstars (like those at Arsenal) every day. In fact I think that sort of experience was irreplaceable."

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