Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says he felt the club had to win over fans following their move to Emirates stadium.

Wenger drew a standing ovation from shareholders at yesterday's AGM.

He said: "We had a very difficult start to the season and were under tremendous pressure.

"We started at the Emirates [Stadium] with a very difficult environment because people were very sceptical.

"But they understood two things - if they do not get behind the team, we have no chance and secondly people realise this team has the right attitude and spirit.

"Even during the difficult periods in the last few home games, the fans have been absolutely fantastic behind the team, what we had not seen at the end of the season.

"It is time to realise that yes, times are more difficult, but yes we can still be successful under one condition, that we all stand behind the team, and are united.

"At the end of the season, we will see where we stand.

"If we give absolutely everything and do fight together for every single game in every single competition, we can still look back at the end of the season and be proud of our attitude and what we have achieved."

Wenger concluded: "I would personally like to turn round the scepticism that is surrounding this club at the moment. For me it is too high.

"If I just would like to achieve one thing today it is trust us, this team has qualities, this team will fight - and if you help us to do that I think we will have a successful season."