|
|
Tomas Rosicky insists Arsenal are defending better as a team
The Czech Republic captain insists that after a slow start to the season the Gunners are on the up as they look to continue the impressive form which has seen them rise the table
18 Nov 2011 16:32:00
By Robin Cottle
Arsenal midfielder Tomas Rosicky insists the team's improved defensive performances and results are down to a collective effort rather than individual players.
The north London club have tightened up at the back in recent weeks, which has culminated in clean sheets in their last two games against West Brom and Marseille, as summer signings such as Per Mertesacker, Andre Santos and Mikel Arteta begin to settle in to life at the Emirates.
"I wouldn't pick out one particular part, it's the whole team that has defended better and hopefully we can continue to do that," Rosicky told the club's official website.
"Sometimes when new faces come in you need time to gel and I think the last month was much better from us.
"We were good in defence and much more compact, and I think we will show that in the coming months as well."
A terrible start to the season saw the Gunners languishing near the bottom three but their form has picked up, and they are on a run of just one defeat in 11 games in all competitions.
Their poor early season form saw them thrashed 8-2 by Manchester United as well as being the only team to lose to Blackburn Rovers in the Premier League this season, however, a win at newly promoted Norwich City on Saturday could see them go level with Chelsea in fourth if results go their way.
Rosicky added: "We are looking forward to the next month because we are back on track again."
The north London club have tightened up at the back in recent weeks, which has culminated in clean sheets in their last two games against West Brom and Marseille, as summer signings such as Per Mertesacker, Andre Santos and Mikel Arteta begin to settle in to life at the Emirates.
|
Sign up with 188BET for a FREE bet up to £25 – Great Prices, Every Game |
|
Open an account with Sportingbet today and get up to £50 in free bets! |
|
Sign up with William Hill for a free bet up to £25 |
|
Sign up with bet365 for a free bet up to £200 |
|
Sign up with Paddy Power - Bet £10, Get £20! |
"I wouldn't pick out one particular part, it's the whole team that has defended better and hopefully we can continue to do that," Rosicky told the club's official website.
"Sometimes when new faces come in you need time to gel and I think the last month was much better from us.
"We were good in defence and much more compact, and I think we will show that in the coming months as well."
A terrible start to the season saw the Gunners languishing near the bottom three but their form has picked up, and they are on a run of just one defeat in 11 games in all competitions.
Their poor early season form saw them thrashed 8-2 by Manchester United as well as being the only team to lose to Blackburn Rovers in the Premier League this season, however, a win at newly promoted Norwich City on Saturday could see them go level with Chelsea in fourth if results go their way.
Rosicky added: "We are looking forward to the next month because we are back on track again."
| Sign up with 188BET for a FREE bet up to £25 – Great Prices, Every Game |
|
| Open an account with Sportingbet today and get up to £50 in free bets! |
|
| Sign up with William Hill for a free bet up to £25 |
|
| Sign up with bet365 for a free bet up to £200 |
|
| Sign up with Paddy Power - Bet £10, Get £20! |
|
Inside Goal.Com
-
Welbeck convinces Hodgson he is the man to lead the line
England beat Norway 1-0 at Wembley, with the Manchester United man hitting an impressive winner to stake his claim for a starting spot at Euro 2012
-
In Pictures: The best and worst kits at Euro 2012
The European Championship is just around the corner and Goal.com distinguishes between the trendy and the passe at the prestigious tournament
-
The five players Rodgers could sign to kick-start revolution
The new Reds boss was unveiled to the press on Friday and must immediately begin work on revitalising a thin squad with some additions in the transfer market
-
Managerial merry-go-round keeps spinning as Lambert takes Villa job
The Scot officially left Norwich City on Saturday to become the second new boss in June, following the appointment of Brendan Rodgers at Liverpool on Friday
-
Rodgers ushers in new Anfield era on his own terms
The Northern Irishman inevitably expressed his delight at landing the Reds job but evidenced plenty of the steely resolve which could see him become a success at Anfield
