Denilson says Arsenal's players recognise how important it is to win silverware this season.
The midfielder accepts that trophy famine has to end and there can be no more excuses from Arsene Wenger's exciting crop of youngsters - starting with tomorrow's big Premier League kick-off at Liverpool.
He told The Sun: "Last season, there was a lot of talk about Arsenal having too many young players and that's why we didn't win anything.
"But to me it should never be an explanation to say you failed because you are young.
"You can't use age as an excuse. To me it is about belief, about confidence, about ability.
"Most of the players at this club are internationals, that means they are top players and top players should perform. Look at Mezut Ozil for Germany in the World Cup finals - he is just 21 but proved himself against the best in the world in the biggest tournament in the world.
"Now we need to step up to the challenge too and I am sure we will have a successful season."
