Freddie Ljungberg knows all about winning titles at Arsenal. The Swedish midfielder enjoyed a trophy-laden nine-year career with Gunners, and now believes Arsenal are in a perfect position to end their 7-year barren spell.
Ljungberg was part of the "Invincibles" which won the English Premier League title unbeaten in 2004. Playing alongside the likes of Thierry Henry, Patrick Vieira, Dennis Bergkamp and Robert Pires, the goal-scoring midfielder enjoyed much success.
"I enjoy watching the current team -- it's a young side and will hopefully get better and better," the 35-year-old told Arsenal's official website.
"With the addition of one or two good signings, things look bright."
Ljungberg still considers himself a Gunner and admits he keeps going to the games and follows the current side closely. ""Arsenal is a big part of my life," Ljungberg said. "I'm there quite often and live in London, so it's important to me.
"I still keep in touch with my old team-mates, too.
"We're all great friends, and I actually saw Jens Lehmann down in Munich recently. Most of us still talk a lot to each other."
Ljungberg worked closely with Pat Rice, who retired after last season, during his spell and had kind words to say about the Arsenal stalwart, who was Arsene Wenger's assistant for 15 years. "Pat was in charge of the defensive unit and helped the likes of Ashley Cole to develop," he said.
"He helped us in midfield as well and was an important part member of Arsene's staff -- he did wonders.
"Pat played a big part in incorporating a French culture into an English one and making it work perfectly."
Ljungberg recently left Japanese club Shimuzu S-Pulse. The Swede has also played in America for Seattle Sounders and Chicago Fire before a short spell with Celtic in Scotland. "When I went to America, it was a big thing to learn about cultures and other people.
"That's what I've been doing since leaving Arsenal -- I've been to America and Japan and the experience has been amazing.
"You gain a lot and it's important to me to learn from different people.
Ljungberg said he is not ready to hang up his boots yet. "I've not been allowed to play football until July because the paperwork when I left Japan wasn't signed until February.
"My body feels fine, there are no problems there, but it depends on what I want to do. We've said no to some offers, and there are others that I've said I'll respond to in July.
"It has to be something extraordinary; otherwise I'm quite happy with my life."
