Source: Team_Talk
Silencing Fratton Park key - Traore
The French left-back spent last season on loan at the south-coast outfit, who have since been through three managers and as many owners.[LNB]Traore gained some much-needed first-team experience with Pompey, including the chance to play in the UEFA Cup.[LNB]Now, though, the 20-year-old is fully focussed on making the most of his chance with Arsene Wenger's team following injuries to Gael Clichy and Kieran Gibbs.[LNB]"It was a little bit of a mixed year for me. I played a few games and gained some experience, which was good, but changing managers and all the injuries was not so good," Traore told Arsenal TV Online.[LNB]"The fans at Fratton Park are unbelievable, one of the best games was against AC Milan - it was so loud, they were cheering like crazy.[LNB]"They always cheer whatever happens, and I think they are amazing."[LNB]Traore, who joined Arsenal from Monaco in 2005, added: "Portsmouth have made a few headlines, but I think that is a bit harsh because they play good football still and I hope they will go back up the table.[LNB]"They have some confidence after beating Liverpool, but then they lost to West Ham.[LNB]"Hopefully we can do something against them."[LNB]The Gunners have dragged themselves back into the title race with four wins from five Premier League games, and have a match in hand on the sides around them.[LNB]Traore feels Arsenal - who are likely to be without injured captain Cesc Fabregas for a couple of weeks - must just concentrate on their own consistency.[LNB]"If we want to win the title, we just have to win all the games," he said.[LNB]"The boss always has a strong belief in the team, and when you have that it helps a lot.[LNB]"Whenever anyone questions Arsenal, he will always back his players."[LNB]Fabregas is set to have a scan on his injured hamstring today after pulling up when scoring a crucial second goal in the 3-0 win over Aston Villa on Sunday.[LNB]If it is another strain, then the Spain midfielder could be set for an extended spell on the sidelines.[LNB]The 22-year-old, though, remains committed to the Gunners cause.[LNB]He told Spanish newspaper Marca: "There has been talk about [Real Madrid and Barcelona] since the summer and the only thing I am doing is thinking about my club, Arsenal, and seeing how I can help my team-mates.[LNB]"I have a cool head, I am very happy at Arsenal and in England and there is still a lot for me to do. That is all I can say to you.[LNB]"I am not thinking about anything else. I am very content and have a good deal still to do in the Premier League."[LNB]Fabregas added: "The only thing that concerns me right now is this injury.[LNB]"I want to get over this little muscle problem I have at the moment as soon as possible."[LNB][LNB]
