Arsenal captain Thomas Vermaelen says their injury crisis is no excuse or recent results.
A disappointing 2-2 draw with Swansea City followed the 6-0 trouncing at Chelsea.
Despite their mounting injury problems, Vermaelen believes that it can't be used as an excuse and that the Gunners have a squad big enough to cope.
"I don't think that injuries are an excuse," Vermaelen told the club's official website.
"Of course we're missing players, important players as well but we've a big squad with good players so that shouldn't be the reason."
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