I prefer playing up front, really, because I feel like if I make the right run, or if I get the ball at the right time, I can just be one-on-one with the defender, and then if I manage to get past the centre-back, it's one-on-one with the 'keeper.
— Wilfried Zaha
Sometimes, the easiest route is not the best route.
I am a different player to the one that went to Man Utd. at 20. I am 25 now; I have played a lot more games, and I understand what I am better at and what I am not good at and what I need to improve on. The player that went to Man Utd. is totally different to now.
Going to Cardiff was a really good experience for me. I managed to get quite a few games under my belt at Premier League level, which was good, and I feel like I've come back a better player.
At United, there are quality players, and if you get your chance, you have to take it.
I have been at Palace for more than 10 years. I will always love the club, and I want to help get them back to the Premier League, particularly for the fans who have always been so good to me.
Now I want to play with the Ivory Coast. It has been rewarding, firstly because I am proud to play for my country, then because the Ivorian selection has quality players and has always been a reservoir of talent.
As for me not playing for England, I've got no regret at all.
Everyone at United made me really feel at home. They are decent lads at United - all of them.
Obviously, being at Wembley, that's where everybody wants to play.
My only objective is to win.
I can deal with the media; I can deal with some of the criticism I get and still focus on what I need to do.
I don't have anything against United. Playing them won't make me run any faster or try any harder.
I am just trying to keep my performances consistent.
I am a normal guy. I muck about; I play around with my nieces. The only thing is I need to be professional when I am out and conduct myself in a certain way. I still live a normal lifestyle.
I just come to training, work hard, go home, prepare for the game, then play.
Going to Manchester United, you're expected to be the final product.
For me to be a better player, I need to play more games, and having a gaffer I know has great trust in me gives me the confidence I need to help me improve my game.
My fitness has always been decent. I run constantly.
I have lived in south London all my life, and my family is here.
I really want to make myself a better player.
I am used to being a winger, but if a manager wants me to adapt to a new position, then I will have to - and I don't mind.
I am with Palace, and you can see on the pitch that all I think about is the team doing well.
I'm always happy to score, really, and obviously help the team.
If Man United and Liverpool fans feel better by calling me a black monkey in my messages... feel free to carry on if it makes your day better.
Everything cannot go right all the time.
If you play a lot of games, you'll get your form back eventually.
I love it at Palace; the fans have got loads of love for me.
With the way my career has gone, I've had ups and downs, and I'm thankful for going through what I've gone through because now I'm a stronger person.
Everyone goes on about Manchester United all the time, but they're just another team in the final. I don't see it as anything special.
My dad used to take me to training in bangers, and we used to push the car. He would do whatever it would take, so I owe my family.
I feel like I am a good player.
Not everyone can say they were signed by Sir Alex Ferguson and Man United.
It stresses me out if I mess up.
Look at Romelu Lukaku. He has scored the most goals in the league, even though some doubted him. He has proved everyone wrong. I am trying to go down that path myself, proving every doubter wrong.
Luckily, Palace have had love for me from the beginning. It is the team I could fall back on.
I have a smile on my face because I am back on the pitch.
Losing the ball is not going to help your team, so I am trying to change that.
To be honest, if you are not the manager's cup of tea, you can't do anything about it.
I want to be able to give the best of myself to the team and contribute with my team-mates to winning more titles.
The Ivory Coast had been begging for ages. The country and the fans love me already, and I haven't even done anything. I may not get the red carpet - it may not have the same Nike deals as when you play for England - but I'm going to be playing, I'm going to be loved, and that's all I want. Nothing else.
I'm just playing my football, and I will just see what the future holds for me.
I've grafted to get here, so Manchester United is where I want to stay.
It can be United or Aston Villa or Chelsea or whoever. I just want to win, and if I can score a goal against them, I'll be buzzing.
I just try to do what I can for the team.
Ivory Coast, even though I told them no at first, they still had the belief in me and still wanted me because they knew what I could do for the team.
I give a tenth of my salary to charity every month, so in terms of giving back, I do my best.
One thing I wanted to do from when I was young was buy my parents a house. I have done that in Ivory Coast.
I am a very ambitious person.
When I don't play well, nobody needs to say anything to me. I beat myself up.
