Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger still fully supports his captain William Gallas. Even so the veteran defender could well be disciplined after being pictured with a cigarette as he left a nightclub Gallas.

The 31-year-old accepts he has put in some "tired" performances this season and needs to raise his game to lead the Gunners forwards.

Wenger, though, believes Gallas is still fully motivated.

"William has learned a lot. He has taken a lot of criticism, of course, but I think he took it in a positive way," said the Arsenal boss.

"He has learned a lot and he himself has come out and said, 'I made a mistake last year and I will change and re-address my attitude'."

Wenger added: "I believe he has got a lot of unfair critics and therefore I believe the fact that he could take it and he is still as motivated.

"What you can never fault with William is the motivation.

"He wants to do well, he wants his team to win and he has made a mistake - who didn't? Even great captains, we all make mistakes."