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Andrey Arshavin: Arsenal Need Two Or Three New Players
Arsenal star Arshavin has assessed the state
of the much-maligned Gunners...
By Greg Ptolomey
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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger congratulates
Andrey Arshavin following his four goals against Liverpool at Anfield.
Photo: Goal.com
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Arsenal have come under fire during a below-par end to the
season, and January signing Andrey Arshavin has been one of the few players
to provide cause for optimism ahead of next season, however, he has insisted
that the club need to add extra players if they are to challenge for the
Premier League more seriously next season.
The Russian playmaker has his own ideas about how the Gunners should progress,
although he insists it's not all doom and gloom in the red and white half
of north London.
Speaking via Arsenal Spot, he's quoted as saying, "I want to win
many trophies; from next season, I'm expecting victories in the Champions
League and in the Premier League.
"I do think we need to buy two or three players, but it's up to our
manager to decide which positions he wants to strengthen.
"I wouldn't say [the problem is] a lack of experience, since Arsenal
consistently play in the Champions League and always gets to the latter
stages of the competition. Thankfully, many players have had plenty games
against top opposition in the Premier League as well.
"I think sometimes they could do with a bit more maturity or composure,
but it will come, given time."
Asked about his early experiences as a Gunner, he revealed, "You
can't give any less than 100 per cent. The manager won't allow this and
team-mates won't appreciate that either.
"Adapting hasn't been easy, but it's getting better by the day.
"Off the pitch, I'm friends with Cesc [Fabregas], [Nicklas] Bendtner
and [Kolo] Toure. On the pitch, though, I have good understanding with
everyone."
The 27-year-old appears to be in fine fettle, despite the turmoil involving
gaffer Arsene Wenger and unsettled Emmanuel Adebayor of late.
Goal.com,
19 May 2009
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