Source: Team_Talk
Nasri urges critics to lay off Arsenal
Samir Nasri has hit back at Arsenal's critics, claiming they are improving and have the quality to go for the Premier League title next season.[LNB] Arsenal have seen their title challenge fade in the last few weeks, and a victory for Fulham at Emirates Stadium tomorrow could even see Tottenham beat them to third spot.[LNB]However Nasri believes the Gunners do not get the credit they deserve following what will be a fifth campaign without silverware.[LNB]"We have done better than last year, as we were in the running for the title until the defeats at Tottenham and Wigan," he said.[LNB]"We have made progress and shown more maturity in our play, and I really hope we can go for the title next season, because we have got the quality you need.[LNB]"We are getting there gradually and we can compete for the top prizes."[LNB]Nasri continued: "Without the injuries, we would have done well.[LNB]"We have got quality, international players, and if you take the injuries away, we can compete at the top.[LNB]"With a full squad we would have gone closer in the league, so you have to take that into account.[LNB]"Hopefully next season without the injuries, we can compete domestically and in Europe with a good side.[LNB]"I do not think there is any need to buy, just keep what we have got, take away the injuries and we will be fine."[LNB]The arrival of Marouane Chamakh is set to be officially confirmed as a free transfer, worth a reported £50,000 a week, once the Morocco striker's contract with Bordeaux expires.[LNB]Nasri believes Wenger's policy of adding quality to the promise of youth can deliver.[LNB]"I am not kidding myself regarding recruitment - Arsenal are not a Chelsea, who buy players to such an extent," he said.[LNB]"Arsenal concentrate more on taking young players to develop into a team."[LNB]The 22-year-old is hoping to be part of France's World Cup squad, and believes Emirates Stadium is the best place for his continued development.[LNB]"I am happy to be here and want to stay. There is no need to go elsewhere, I am 22 and do not want to leave," Nasri declared.[LNB]"I am at a big European club, who are a real player in the Premier League and in Europe, with a manager who is one of the best in the world, and with great players to.[LNB]"There really is no need to move on or to look elsewhere."[LNB]Meanwhile Nasri has promised Gunners fans they will see the best of him next season after a frustrating campaign which began with a broken leg suffered during a summer training camp in Austria.[LNB]"I have been a bit frustrated after missing the first few months when I broke my leg, and really it is only the last couple of months where I have felt better physically," Nasri told Arsenal TV Online.[LNB]"Now I hope to end the season well with the last game against Fulham and then get myself ready for next season because I really want to have a good one for Arsenal.[LNB]"After the first season, I wanted to kick on and do well, but unfortunately I got the injury which hampered my progress in adapting to English football.[LNB]"But I have come back ready for the next season and now I really hope all will go well for me."
