With the Chelsea game only days away, Andrey Arshavin chose a wrong moment to show his disappointment on the current set of Arsenal players. According to the Russian, considering the players with which the Gunners are playing, third place in the table is already a “great success”.

The 28-year old also added how new players had to be signed to make up for the absence of strikers Robin van Persie and Eduardo.

He said:

Third place is where we stand today, and that is already a great success for Arsenal when you take into account the class of our eleven players. Of course, we try to win every match, but class is class.

If Arsenal want to become champions, how can they select Arshavin as centre forward? I am 173cm (5ft 7in) and it suits me, but next to the big centre halves of United it is very difficult to fight for the ball, especially in the air.

Van Persie is injured and unlikely to play again this season. Eduardo is injured too, but he may be ready to face Chelsea. We are in a difficult situation when it comes to recruiting players.