Thomas Vermaelen believes beating Chelsea would be “big” for the Gunners
Thomas Vermaelen, Arsenal’s only summer signing, was speaking after Wednesday’s 4-1 win over AZ Alkmaar on how the Gunners were not being taken seriously when the season kicked-off.
On whether the Gunners are good enough to go on and win important thing, the Belgian International said how Arsene Wenger’s side was maybe “underestimated” initially, but big games this month may be crucial in their quest for silverware.
Maybe we were a little bit underestimated at the start of the season.
A lot of people were talking about Arsenal not being good enough to be at the top, but we have done well so far in the Premier League and Champions League and we have to keep going because there are a lot of games to play.
We have some big games coming up including Chelsea. If we have a good result there, then it will be very big for us.
Thomas Vermaelen
On the Champions League, the defender added:
In the first game [against AZ] it was 1-1 and in the Champions League you don’t expect easy games.
But tonight against AZ I think we played well. We scored four goals and that is important. We have ten points now and that’s a lot. We have two more games to play and we are almost qualified.
I think we are confident if we play our own game. If we do, we can beat a lot of opponents but we have to do it in every game and that is the most difficult thing.
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I agree with you Vermaelen, chelsea has to beaten and my pray is Godbless you all arsenal players, Fans and Management in this struggle.
Spot On Vermaelen! There is no denying Chelsea is the strongest team in the EPL at the moment and one of the top European Clubs. They have a big squad of very experienced players. They play direct football and are very patience and has great composure in breaking down defensive teams. Arsenal on the other hand is a youthful team and suspectible to pressure but has gained much experience over the years and is growing in confidence and from strength to strength this season. Arsenal play attacking and creative football and with many of the key players coming back from injuries,Arsenal is definitely worthy contender for the title. The number of goals scored this season is the highest amongst all the clubs and the good news is the goals are coming from all depts. Something which MU, Liverpool lacked. The match against Chelsea at the end of this month would served as a litmus test for Arsenal for their title challenge and the Champions League title.
(I think we are confident if we play our own game. If we do, we can beat a lot of opponents but we have to do it in every game and that is the most difficult thing.)
Focus you are the best team and you are going to have to win every game you all know the game you got the talent the know how the club the support the manager build your strength in your belief i believe in you believe in yourself
You are young you got energy and skill so go out there and fight for what is yours and bring it home
I see leadership in Thomas
vermaleen is a winner, very determined 2 bring silverware home at the end of the season.thx 4 yo determination Thomas
TheVermaelen /Gallas partnership is perhaps above anything else the single most important determinant on whether the Gunners go on to win the premiership and Europe. In the past few seasons we have lost critical games and points because we became unhinged and bulldozed or lost concentration at the back! To win against Chelsea and lay down the gauntlet to other title contenders, Drogba has to be shackled 90minutes and i believe Vermaelen has the credentials for that, he is brave, intelligent , uncompromising , proud and emotionally charged! And thats what one needs to keep that Gladiator Drogba, quiet,. This was vitaly missing in past campaigns. I for one will determine whether we can win the league after this particular game. it will provide alot of insight into our true strength!
Thomas …u just spoke my mind.
there is always a time to do it rigth.
GUNNERS 4EVER