Gallas wants Premier League crown
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Grey clouds were circling Emirates Stadium last week, but victory over Manchester United has allowed Arsenal captain William Gallas to set his sights on the title.
The Gunners came in for severe criticism after bad results against Tottenham and Stoke, but victory over United has put Arsene Wenger’s side back on track.
Gallas, a title winner with Chelsea, has yet to claim a trophy with Arsenal, but is determined to mount a series title challenge this time around.
"I want to win The Premier League with Arsenal, and it was very important for us to win this game," he said.
"It was important because after a few games the atmosphere was not good in the dressing room, after we drew and lost.
"The pressure was on our shoulders, and we wanted to show everyone our ambition. We are very proud of ourselves."
The Frenchman revealed the dressing-room spirit was low after The Gunners failed to win in their previous three games.
But the defender admits a pre-match team-talk restored the confidence that had been shattered during the previous week.
"We showed we have good character," Gallas added.
"It was not easy for us before the game. We spoke a lot - the night before the game we spoke together - and in the end it was a good day."
Gallas had been forced to shoulder a lot of the blame that came Arsenal’s way following their disappointing 4-4 draw against Tottenham – with many suggesting he lacked the leadership qualities to be captain.
But boss Wenger insists the era of the traditional captain is over and teams no longer need a cajoling character to lead them.
"I don't agree any more when people say you need a leader on the football pitch," he said.
"Football has evolved and is so quick nowadays that you need shared leadership on the pitch - you need about five or six.
"The time when a centre-back can talk is over - it's too quick. We had 11 leaders on our side, because everyone took initiative at the right moment."
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arsenal lose purposely push the blame and make urself injured
arsenal win want to talk big
pui! cb
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he's such a crybaby, everybody in the world knows it. which is the sad part.
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knn, he shouldnt have left chelsea in the first place.
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go smoke your marlboro lah.
win against the devils then say want win crown -.-