Source: Team_Talk
Nasri optimistic of title tilt
Samir Nasri is optimistic it could be Arsenal's turn to win the Premier League title after a weekend of favourable results for the Gunners.[LNB] Arsene Wenger's side registered a second away win in three days on Sunday when they followed up their success at Wolves with a 2-1 triumph at Everton.[LNB]It followed on from Manchester United gaining a fortunate 2-2 draw at Aston Villa and then Chelsea suffering a shock 3-0 home reversal against Sunderland.[LNB]Arsenal are now lying in second spot, just two points behind the Blues.[LNB]Nasri said: "You have got to say it was an excellent weekend for us with United drawing and Chelsea defeated.[LNB]"Is it our title year? It is definitely a case of being optimistic for the future and, maybe, it could be our turn.[LNB]"We are in a good position, just behind Chelsea, which is quite exciting for us and the league as a whole."[LNB]Nasri believes Arsenal have restored their reputation after shock home defeats to newly promoted West Brom and Newcastle ahead of the weekend derby with Tottenham.[LNB]He said: "Having done so well, now we must look ahead to what will be a very difficult game on Saturday (against Tottenham).[LNB]"We will have to fight hard to get the result but I feel our reputation is restored and we can do well."[LNB]Nasri is currently preparing for France's friendly international with England at Wembley and has mixed feelings about the timing of the international.[LNB]He said: "Arsenal have got big games coming up so maybe the fixture-wise, it is not ideal.[LNB]"But it is always a big game against England and no one would turn down the chance to play at Wembley.[LNB]"There is always extra rivalry between England and France."[LNB]Jack Wilshere could feature for England at Wembley on Wednesday, something that does not come as a shock to Nasri.[LNB]"I am not surprised at all by the progress Jack has made," he said.[LNB]"He had already shown signs in training about what a talented player he was.[LNB]"Like any young player, he needed to be given the opportunity to play.[LNB]"Not all players can get a chance to play at the biggest clubs and Jack's time at Bolton helped him to progress.[LNB]"Jack is only 18 but he is already getting a regular slot at Arsenal," added the former Marseille star.[LNB]"He has already shown he has the quality and technical ability.[LNB]"What he needs to do now is continue his progress without any fear of what is to come.[LNB]"The signs are good. He knows how important it is to go forward and play with a positive mindset.[LNB]"I like playing with him because he has so much technical ability and such great skill."
