Source: Telegraph
Nicklas Bendtner: I can lead Arsenal attack in Robin van Persie absence
Bendtner has scored 12 goals in the current campaign, but admits there were spells earlier this season where he "could not put a foot right". [LNB]He said: "People have not seen everything yet - there is a lot more to come and when people realise that, things will become even better. [LNB] Related ArticlesAnelka claims Chelsea bigger than ArsenalArsenal's Van Persie blowArsenal's defence needs an old-fashioned stopperFlamini left 'on good terms'Chelsea beat Arsenal to reach FA Cup finalArsenal outplay Villarreal to reach last four date with Manchester United"I feel more part of the starting 11 this season than last and I feel I have improved all over my game. [LNB]"We had a down period - me personally as well - but it makes people stronger, more determined and focussed. That is exactly what it has done with me and I have been playing better since then." [LNB]Despite the option of Bendtner, Arsene Wenger is likely to push Cesc Fabregas further forward in support of Emmanuel Adebayor, with Samir Nasri and Theo Walcott taking up the wide positions while Denilson and Alex Song provide the base in central midfield. [LNB]Arsenal will be looking to extend an unbeaten Premier League run to 20 games on Sunday against Middlesbrough prior to the match at Old Trafford next Wednesday. [LNB]"With the quality and mixture of players in our squad we can be really dangerous, and I think other teams acknowledge this," Bendtner said. "We know ourselves that with the blend of players with have, we can do some real damage." [LNB]
