Arsenal defender William Gallas is backing the club's young team for success this season.

Despite doubts expressed earlier this summer, Gallas said: "We will show all the critics that we can do it this season by adopting a new attitude, because we have to be up there. In the past we have relied on lovely football to see us through, but sometimes you have to fight to achieve success and that will be the attitude we shall adopt this season. We showed against Inter that we can do just that.

"Some people claim this club are on a downward spiral but there is enormous determination. Thierry has gone. Now we have to look forward to a new era. There is a tremendous spirit of togetherness and I'm ready for the challenge and want to set the right example."