Arsenal midfielder Andrey Arshavin insists on-field communication amongst the players is getting much better.

On Sunday at Eastlands in the 3-0 win over Manchester City, the Russian international said that he and Spanish skipper Cesc Fabregas were communicating in his native tongue, indicating that things were gelling strongly within the playing group.

"It was automatic. I shouted to him in Russian and he passed the ball. He understood what I was saying," Arshavin said.

"I am glad we managed to win such a very important game.

"We are still chasing Chelsea. But, hopefully, we can continue to play with the same motivation and drive to win every match."