Russian puts results behind him as Chelsea and Liverpool await
By Jamie Casey
Arshavin: Still hopeful / Photo:
skysports.com
Andrey Arshavin admits Arsenal's
title bid has faltered over the past week but is refusing to throw in
the towel.
The Gunners were held to a goalless draw at Aston Villa last weekend before
being battered 3-1 at home to champions Manchester United on Sunday.
Arsenal are in the middle of a season-defining quartet of fixtures, with
first Chelsea and then Liverpool next on their agenda.
Arsene Wenger's men were being tipped as outsiders for the Premier League
crown after charging back into contention, but results against the top
sides have seen their cause deteriorate.
The United defeat, their fifth in the league this term, leaves Arsenal
five points behind leaders Chelsea, who also won at the Emirates in November.
However, while Arshavin admits their title chances have taken a big knock
he insists the side will look forward and not back as they prepare for
their visit to Stamford Bridge.
"It is getting even harder to believe that we can win first place
after such defeats," the Russian said on his personal website.
"I divide the games with Aston Villa, Man United, Chelsea and Liverpool
into two parts - the first part has been held, there are still two more
games, I hope we will conduct them better."
