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Arshavin: Emirates Cup must not be last trophy
By Jonathan Chong
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Arsenal's Russian playmaker Andrey Arshavin
fears his national side could face qualifying for the World Cup
without Guus Hiddink Photograph: Adam Davy/EMPICS
Sport/PA Photos
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Arsenal striker (magician?) Andrey Arshavin says that he's
looking forward to the new season and to add to the club's trophy count.
The Gunners won their first trophy of the 2009/10 season over the weekend.
Arshavin admitted that he was happy with the way the players gelled during
the tournament, beating Atletico Madrid and Rangers on the way to lifting
the Emirates Cup.
The Russian international is also excited over the prospect of playing
with captain Francesc Fabregas, saying that the two have developed a 'cool'
understanding on the pitch.
I'm sure that almost every Arsenal fan is quite excited at the prospect
of seeing Fabregas and Arshavin terrorise opposition defences, a creative
outlet that we didn't have prior to Arshavin arriving at the club.
Arshavin said: "Cesc and I now understand each other better. To play
with him is very cool. The main thing is that this must not be our last
trophy this year.
"The atmosphere in the team is very good. In general I was very pleased
with the tournament. I liked that we went to the stadium at midday and
there was plenty of time to talk closely.
"There was a lot of fun together and we don't get the same chance
at the training ground."
Arshavin also took the opportunity to comment on the development of Jack
Wilshere, who set Arsenal and England hearts on fire with his two Man
of the Match performances.
He added: "'Wilshere is a very talented footballer, seen by everyone
at the Emirates Cup. He, like some of our other young players, are in
really good shape, for which we can only be delighted."
Arsenal-mania.com,
August 5, 2009
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