Source: Daily_Mail
Spiky Arsenal star Andrey Arshavin takes the direct approach
Andrey Arshavin has delivered yet another frank assessment of Arsenal's failings, while promising that the club will fight to the bitter end to wrest the Premier League title from Manchester United.[LNB]'United outplayed us in midfield and Chelsea were a more mature and powerful team,' said Arshavin in an interview with Russian newspaper Sport Express.[LNB] Arshavin: Has been candid about disappointing recent results[LNB]Asked to chose the likeliest title winners, Arshavin said: 'If choosing between them, I think Chelsea.[LNB]'If we were not defeated by United and Chelsea we would be on even terms with them now. But as it is we just need to stay in the race by winning each next match. And we will fight as long as we have the slightest of chances.'[LNB]Arsenal realise there is little point attempting to manage the comments of the Russian midfielder, as he maintains his popularity in the dressing room despite his maverick status. And his comments are usually fair, if more direct, than most footballers would venture.[LNB] Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger will be on Real Madrid's radar if Jose Mourinho turns down Spanish giantsPatrick Collins: Arsene Wenger's dark side is fed by his fear of failureARSENAL FC
