Source: SKY_Sports
Arshavin - we need character
Andrey Arshavin believes Arsenal 'play beautiful football' but insists they must up their character if they are to challenge for honours.
The midfielder has become one of the stars in Arsene Wenger's team after his move from Zenit St Petersburg earlier this year.
The Russian is desperate to win silverware with the Gunners, who are without a trophy since their 2005 FA Cup win over Manchester United despite possessing an attractive style of football.
Arshavin is privileged to be a part of such an exciting side but recognises the need for an end product if the club are to mount a serious assault on silverware this season.
"Arsenal play beautiful football," Arshavin told the Daily Telegraph.
"If I was in a team that kicked the ball long and I had to run, I would never smile. (But) In modern football you must get results."
Arsenal have already lost to ambitious Manchester City and champions Manchester United this season, prompting many to question their title credentials.
Arshavin believes the only thing obstructing them from cutting it with the best is their lack of character, and he hopes to see his team-mates bond better on the field.
"We must improve our character," he added. "When we played Man United this season, they just showed character and it was enough to beat us.
"We must have confidence in each other. We are very friendly off the pitch but we must be stronger and trust in ourselves a little bit more (on the pitch). We must believe more.
"The confidence is coming but sometimes it seems to me we don't have enough."
