Source: Telegraph
Arsenal need a miracle to win Premier League title, says Andrei Arshavin
The Emirates-based club have been without Robin van Persie, Nicklas Bendtner, Cesc Fabregas and Theo Walcott in recent months, and as such the burden of responsibility up front has fallen on Arshavin.[LNB]A lack of variety in attack was evident at the weekend when Arsenal scuppered the chance to close the gap on Manchester United and Chelsea after drawing 2-2 with Everton and results like this, Arshavin claims, is why the title is out of the club's reach.[LNB] Related ArticlesPremier League Transfer TalkWenger in no rush to sign new contractWenger questions motivation for African recallsDenilson optimistic about injuryTogo attack: Wenger concern at clubs' reactionWenger relieved to snatch point against Everton'My greatest dream is to win a title with my club," he told the Mirror. "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 optimal line up. [LNB]'I do not think we have had it once so far this season.'[LNB]Despite the growing injury crisis, Arshavin added that he is not convinced Arsenal will buy a new striker in the transfer window. [LNB]Wenger has been linked with Carlton Cole, Andre-Pierre Gignac and Louis Saha, but the Russian said: "I have a feeling that Arsenal are not going to buy any new players in the winter transfer window. Or if we do, it will be at the very last moment.'[LNB]Meanwhile, yesterday brought one piece of good news for Wenger after it was confirmed Denilson would be available for Sunday's trip to Bolton. [LNB]The Brazilian was forced to leave the pitch late on during Arsenal's 2-2 draw with Everton at the weekend and with the 21 year-old having just returned from a back injury there had been fears of a longer lay-off. [LNB]
