Source: Daily_Mail
'I'm good enough to be Arsenal's top striker,' crows fit again Bendtner
Nicklas Bendtner's three-month injury lay-off has not sapped his reserves of confidence, with the Denmark star now aiming to establish himself as Arsenal's top forward.[LNB]'That is my plan and it is achievable,' said Bendtner, who returned following a hernia operation in the goalless draw with Aston Villa. on Wednesday.[LNB]'Why? Because I am a good player. It's simple. If I didn't think I could do it, I wouldn't be standing here telling you I could.[LNB] Back in action: Bendtner (left) returns for Arsenal against Aston Villa [LNB]'I always prefer to play centre forward but we have changed thesystem a bit and play 4-3-3, so all the front men can swap around anddo whatever.'[LNB]Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger abandoned his plans to sign a striker in the January market as a show of faith in Bendtner.[LNB] On target: Bendtner had impressed prior to his injury in October[LNB]With Robin van Persie out until April and Eduardo missing forSunday's game against Manchester United with a hamstring strain,Bendtner can expect a key role in Arsenal's Premier League title bid.[LNB]Revolving door: Eduardo has replaced Bendtner in the treatment room[LNB]'I wouldn't be here if I wasn't ready,' said the 22-year-old. 'Wehave a lot of big games. I have only trained once with the team (sincethe injury) and played for half an hour but it feels OK.[LNB]'It's so good to be back. Everything, the atmosphere, the smell ofthe grass, everything is just fantastic. I don't think you realise,when you are out for so long, how much you miss football. And when youcome back, you are so happy.[LNB]'We have done really well. We have got ourselves into a great position now wherewe are fighting at the top of the league. I personally believe that we belong there.'[LNB] Arsenal v Manchester United will be world's first 3D football matchSpurs and Arsenal target Klaas Jan Huntelaar pleads for playing time anywhere in EuropeCompetition: Win an Arsenal shirt signed by skipper Cesc Fabregas Aston Villa 0 Arsenal 0: Wenger's 'long-ball' dig after Vermaelen breaks leg Wenger confident injury ravaged Theo will soon be back to his Gunners best ARSENAL FC
