Ramsey sights on cup success

21 September 2009 19:41
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Aaron Ramsey is confident Arsenal's youngsters are capable of winning the Carling Cup as he prepares for his first start of the season.[LNB] Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has treated the competition as a means to blood his young talent in recent seasons and is set to continue with that policy in Tuesday's third-round tie at home to West Brom.[LNB]Ramsey, who started three matches in the Carling Cup last term, has been pencilled in to face West Brom and believes the Gunners can go all the way to Wembley.[LNB]"Of course it is a competition we can win, even if the manager fields a young team," said Ramsey. "We can win any competition.[LNB]"No matter what the side is, we have the same mentality to win every game and to win every competition if we can."[LNB]Ramsey added: "It is good that the manager uses the competition to give some youngsters a chance and it is a good opportunity for us to show what we can do.[LNB]"It gives us experience and helps us to get used to the surroundings and big crowds."[LNB]SettledThe Wales international has made six appearances as a substitute so far this season and feels he has improved as a player since his 2008 move from Cardiff City.[LNB]"My awareness is better and my touch has improved," he said.[LNB]"I don't give the ball away as much as I used to, but all of that comes with experience and, hopefully I can continue improving and start playing league games as well."[LNB]Ramsey added: "To come here from Cardiff was a big step up in terms of everything.[LNB]"I am settled now and feel like one of the lads. I am not a kid in the dressing room anymore, I really feel part of it.[LNB]"I want to play every game and put pressure on the manager. I don't just want to be the guy who starts in the Carling Cup.[LNB]"I am still only 18, but I am like every other player - I want to start every game and do well for Arsenal."[LNB]

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