Source: Team_Talk
Nasri: Defeat would end title hopes
Arsene Wenger's team crashed to a 3-1 defeat at home to Manchester United last weekend which left them third in the standings, six points behind Chelsea.[LNB]Another defeat at Stamford Bridge would see the gap widen to nine points and Nasri admits that would be too much ground for them to make up.[LNB]"Defeat is forbidden," he told L'Equipe. "That would mean the end of our title chances.[LNB]"But any other result would leave us in the running."[LNB]The Gunners have struggled against their title rivals this season, losing to United twice as well as being comprehensively beaten by Chelsea at home, and Nasri admits he is at a loss to explain why.[LNB]"We know that we can beat anyone," he added.[LNB]"Maybe we put a bit too much pressure on ourselves before matches against big teams because we tell ourselves that they are decisive for the title."[LNB]Nasri moved to Arsenal in the summer of 2008 and had an impressive debut campaign before picking up a serious injury in pre-season training which sidelined the France international until the end of October.[LNB]The 22-year-old believes he has improved under the tutelage of Wenger, however.[LNB]"I have progressed in all areas," said Nasri.[LNB]"Tactically, I know how to play on one side even though I remain convinced that I can play better through the middle. I'm also defending a lot better.[LNB]"Technically, I'm much more fluid in the one-touch game. That wasn't the case at Marseille.[LNB]"My left foot has improved. And I'm also more of a shooter in front of goal."[LNB][LNB] Chelsea v Arsenal. Click here to bet.
