Arsene continues to echo that our campaign is not over, not yet. Also saying that the team will not solely concentrate on the Champions League and will continue to do battle in the Prem as well.
"We want to do well in the Premier League and not dream about the Champions League," the French tactician told the club's official website.
"We have to fight back. It is five games now since we have won and we want to come back to winning ways."
Gael Clichy who has been overly impressive over the duration of the season still believes "anything is possible," saying:
"Seven games mean there is a lot to do for them and for us," said Clichy. "We just have to play the best football we can. If we win all the games anything is possible.
"We have to go to Bolton on Saturday, win there and try to make something happen. It is going to be difficult. We have to dream and believe in it.
"There are seven games to go. We have to think positive. Maybe if we can win all those seven games then something can happen. We know we cannot afford to lose anymore points now."
Maybe I was too downcast after the the Chelski game to think that our goose was well and truly cooked as far as the title race was concerned. While I think that the team and the managers have made the right noises after the weekend about our campaign this season and are not willing to give up, I will still not detract too much from what I've said earlier. I still think the top two have too much firepower for us and it was poignantly on display over the weekend.
But it's still a funny old game, innit? In all honesty though before I let my heart skip too many beats would like to see a decent string of results put together before I have the briefest of flirtations with us challenging for the title this season.
"We have to become more efficient defensively because if you look at the goals we have given away recently they have been inefficient."
Gunnerblog delves into our frailties at the back and thinks that maybe Gallas and Senderos would make a better match than Kolo and Billy. I think he makes a valid point, give it a go.In a follow up to yesterdays story this report reckons that Arsene is considering signing Zdravko Kuzmanovic who plies his trade at Italian outfit Fiorentina
Cap'n Billy who has reportedly come in for criticism by some of his own in recent days, will perhaps find some solace in the support shown by the man who was the previous owner of the armband. Gilberto said:
"Sometimes when things don't work well some people try to create some problems,"
"I'm sure we don't have any problems in the dressing room at Arsenal. We still have friendship between all the players and he (Gallas) has the support of everybody."
We need to keep it all together if anything is to take place this season, and I'm done here!
Heads up then!
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agooner from goonerTV about 1 year ago
Here is what needs to change at Arsenal
Aresene - needs to stop kidding himself that you can find diamonds in the rough and buff them to a EPL trophy holding glimmer, or come up with a formula for a "grow-your-own" Premiership winning side. He was clearly kidding himself that Toure and/or Gallas could match Drogba and stop him; Senderos would of been the neutralizer required. Transfer markets are there to be used, and Arsene has to wake up to the reality of not just matching other teams in terms of physical size, but also in terms of spending power. He needs to spend to bring in seasoned players to support his young proteges.
Gallas - I feel that the only reason WG is at Arsenal is because of the Cole "trade" with Chelsea. I know Arsene decided to pick Gallas over Gilberto for captain, but I expect WG has proven again and again to Wenger that he is no leader. Leaders don't sulk. Leader's also don't get blank looks from the rest of the team in a pep talk (thanks Sky Sports!). Flamini should be captain, unless there is a Gallas replacement that can come in and be the next Tony Adams. But that man is John Terry, so enough of that kind of hoping.
The right midfield - Lets face it, Eboue needs to go; Rosicky needs to mend, and Walcott just needs to get more confidence. But that is not going to do. If Alex Song were not a burgeoning holding midfielder, I might hold out hope for him, but alas, he's not in the 'fantastic dribbler; superior crosser" mold Arsene is hoping for. But then who is? Transfer market rumours anyone?
Depth - the bench is, well, not something that you rest for the odd Carling Cup match. Bench players are there to be used, and Arsene seems to have too little quality to chose from. Arsenal play such fantastic football and the club is so first rate that there are surely a multitude of seasoned players that would love to come and join the club - but alas, they have all been bought up by the bigger purses at ManU and Chelsea. Someone once said there was a war chest for Arsene to have access too. Why then does he not access it?
Doing what must be done, vs doing what you want to do - Arsenal seem to pride themselves on playing the beautiful game. But all the style in the world won't win you a match unless you do what you must do to win. If that means switching things up and doing the long ball, then fine, do it! Dribble and pass and pass and dribble is not the same as shooting. Just look at Hleb. When you watch ManU highlights, you can see a buildup, a strike, and a goal. Its like manifest destiny. Its imposing. Arsenal are dazzling. The last time I checked, no one won a war with fancy swordsmanship. Arsenal need to return to firing guns, vs being a team of young firecrackers.
Lots still to be done.
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Ashish Wesley about 1 year ago
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Ashish Wesley about 1 year ago
Totally agree with you, well said!! Lets hope we can see some of it if not all implemented.
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