Source: Daily_Mail
Burnley stalemate a real setback for Arsenal's title hopes, admits Diaby
Abou Diaby has revealed his frustration at Arsenal's inability to beat Burnley at Turf Moor last night and slipping further behind Chelsea in the Premier League title race.[LNB]Cesc Fabregas gave the Gunners an early lead but a Graham Alexander penalty levelled the scores. Arsene Wenger's men then failed to make their dominance count and could manage only a draw, leaving Diaby's side eight points behind the Blues at the top of the league.[LNB]And while the Frenchman suggests the Clarets are a better side than many give them credit for, he does admit that the result was a blow to Arsenal's championship chase.[LNB] Spot of bother: Burnley's Graham Alexander scores his penalty kick against Arsenal (above), while Cesc Fabregas cannot hide his disappointment (below)[LNB]He said: 'Burnley are a good team. We knew at home they are very strong and it would be difficult to beat them. They showed against good sides that they can play and they did that last night. [LNB]'We missed our chances to kill the game and at the end we drew so we are very disappointed. I don't think it was a penalty for them but what can we do?[LNB] 'We have to get closer to Chelsea and catch them and that is why we're so disappointed that we couldn't take another step and we lost some points. It is very frustrating.'[LNB]Diaby is now focused on a return to winning ways against Hull at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday. He said: 'This League is very tough and everyone knows that. The most important thing is to focus on the next game.'[LNB] Barcelona to tempt Arsenal with £40m summer bid for captain FabregasArsenal's injury crisis deepens with hamstring victim Fabregas sidelinedBurnley 1 Arsenal 1: Alexander on the spot as Gunners frustrated ARSENAL FC
