Arshavin: Arsenal need to be at full strength for title push
Arsenal midfielder Andrey Arshavin says only a full strength Gunners squad can hope to challenge for the Premiership title.
With Arsenal currently just three points below league leaders Chelsea in the table and due to play Porto in the first knockout round of the Champions League, silverware is within the grasp of Arsene Wenger's side.
But with injured trio Cesc Fabregas, Robin van Persie and Nicklas Bendtner sidelined, Arshavin reveals it will be a hard task unless all their stars are fit.
"My greatest dream is to win a title with my club," he said.
"Naturally, it would be better if we won the Premier League or the Champions League.
"But to do this we need a miracle - which is to start playing finally with our best line-up! I do not think we have had it once so far this season."
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Comments (2)
Arshavin is 100% right in his assessment for Arsenal
to win trophies this season. EPL is a gruelling competition
at the very high level. Arsenal have to be prepared and fit
for the rest of the campaign, with or without injuries!
No more inconsistencies. Period.
What Arsenal REALLY needs is Van Persie to come back....And of course, Cesc....
I recommend when you get a chance to check out the David Beckham Interview with D-Wreck (very funny).... They explore the origins of the name "Goldenballs." Well worth it...Same guy who did the Landon Donovan interview.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkVLKKkeKHc
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