Source: Team_Talk
Arshavin: Prem harder than I thought
The Russian star joined Arsenal at the start of 2009 from Zenit St Petersburg and has now become a firm fans' favourite.[LNB]A return of 12 goals in 27 league games has followed for Arshavin, but he admits things in England have been tougher than expected.[LNB]"I expected before I moved to England, if you are a good player if you play for a big team it is easier," Arshavin told Sky Sports News. [LNB]"But even if you play against Burnley or Wolverhampton, it is not easy - you don't have time to turn or do any dribbling, if you get two touches you're lucky."[LNB]Arshavin is hopeful Arsenal will mount a serious title challenge in the New Year but admits they cannot afford to drop many more points.[LNB]"We have had some chances to be very close to the top but we have not taken them so I am a little disappointed," he said. [LNB]"But now if we win games in hand we are still in the race but at the same time we cannot lose more points."[LNB]Arshavin is full of praise for Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger.[LNB]"He gave me freedom, he requires of me to play as I see on the pitch," he said.[LNB]He also paid tribute to the Gunners faithful, adding: "I am happy, I sometimes think they like me more than my wife."[LNB][LNB] Barclays Prem To Be in Top 4 Win Outright: Arsenal 1/8
