Wenger faith in `dangerous' Arshavin

02 August 2009 08:54
Arsene Wenger is convinced Andrey Arshavin can make the difference for Arsenal next season. The Russian came off the bench in the second half to net a late double in the final five minutes as the Gunners beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 in the Emirates Cup. Arshavin arrived in England from Zenit St Petersburg during the January transfer window, but could not play in the Champions League and took some time to settle before coming good over the closing stages of the campaign - which included a brilliant four-goal haul at Anfield. While Wenger does not want to put too much extra pressure on the 28-year-old, he accepts Arshavin will be key to his squad's chances. "The difference is now he knows how English football works," said the Arsenal manager. "He knows as well he is part of the team from the start, and the team knows how important and how big an impact he can have on the results. "Arshavin has what you cannot give to a player - he understands when there is an opportunity in the final third, and is certainly dangerous."

Source: Eurosport