Source: Daily_Mail
Manuel Almunia calls on his Arsenal team-mates to develop a killer instinct
Manuel Almunia feels Arsenal must develop a 'killer instinct' in front of goal if they are to sustain a genuine title challenge this season.[LNB]Lonley job: Manuel Almunia wants his strikers to put their chances away[LNB]The Gunners missed the chance to leapfrog Chelsea to the top of the Barclays Premier League on Saturday night when they conceded an equaliser at Sunderland in what was the fifth minute of added time.[LNB]Despite being reduced to 10 men when midfielder Alex Song was sent off at the start of the second half, Arsenal had enough chances to have already secured the three points well before the home side's late rally - especially when awarded a penalty which Tomas Rosicky blasted over.[LNB]Goalkeeper Almunia feels Arsene Wenger's men have the quality needed to last the distance, but cannot afford many more wasted opportunities if they are to get ahead of Chelsea and Manchester United.[LNB]'In the last second of the game, it is a big kick against us, but this is football,' said Almunia.[LNB]'Last season we won some games in the last few minutes, and this can happen in every game.[LNB]'Even though we were winning 1-0 with not much danger in our box, we needed to get another goal to make sure the three points would be for us.[LNB]'I think we have to be more focused in the final few metres and have to have a killer instinct [in front of goal].'[LNB] Wasted chace: Tomas Rosicky skies the penalty that would have secured Arsenal's win at Sunderland[LNB]Almunia added: 'Each player is a bit older every year, and every year we are learning a bit more. Football gives you experience.[LNB]'We have had the same players for a few years, we know each other very well and play fantastic football - but still we have to get this point of maturity which will give us the step forwards.'[LNB] Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp promises Brazilian samba show for Carling Cup clash with Arsenal Ferdinand says sorry after freak goal hands Arsenal point at SunderlandWe're the best team in the country! Denilson backs Arsenal for the titleWe're bigger than Arsenal! Van der Vaart stokes up rivalry ahead of clashARSENAL FC
