Source: Team_Talk
Denilson: Gunners have learned lessons
The Gunners are challenging on two fronts, occupying second in the Premier League table behind Manchester United and facing a Champions League quarter-final showdown with Barcelona.[LNB]It has been six years since they were last crowned domestic champions but Denilson insists Arsene Wenger's side are ready to realise their potential.[LNB]Arsenal trail United by two points with seven games remaining and have the easiest run-in of the title rivals, while Wenger has claimed they are capable of upsetting Barcelona in the Champions League.[LNB]"What's coming up is a great opportunity for all of us," Denilson told the club's matchday programme.[LNB]"I think we have gained from the experience of last season. We were in good positions in some of the competitions but missed a little bit.[LNB]"At the start of the season, though, I was telling people I thought we were ready because we were close and focused.[LNB]"And you can see now that we are strong and well placed.[LNB]"We have a good opportunity to win the Premier League and are in the last eight of the Champions League.[LNB]"The boss has just told us to focus and as players we know we need to win something."[LNB]Denilson has developed a reputation as a long-range specialist after striking six goals in 23 appearances this season, most of them from outside the area.[LNB]"It seems to have become my speciality to shoot from long distance," said the Brazilian midfielder.[LNB]"Sometimes when I shoot I put a little swerve on the ball which can make things difficult for a goalkeeper.[LNB]"Our team always passes the ball or crosses, ultimately shooting in the box, but people sometimes say you never see the Arsenal team shoot from distance so I try.[LNB]"I do this a lot in training, staying after our team sessions sometimes to practice with one of the goalkeepers and if I have the opportunity, I will give it a go."[LNB]Denilson hopes to play a full role in the remainder of Arsenal's season.[LNB]"It has been different from last year, when I played most games," he said.[LNB]"This time I've been injured a bit and on the bench a few times too.[LNB]"But I just say that I am feeling good now and ready for the rest of the season."[LNB][LNB][LNB] Birmingham v Arsenal. Click here to bet.
