Arsenal Admit They Are Lucky To Be Still In The FA Cup

Arsenal Admit They Are Lucky To Be Still In The FA Cup

Russian international has been a starter for the first time in three games in Saturday's FA Cup World Leeds were struggling to make half a cup.

Arshavin, along with Danish striker Nicklas Bendtner, was booed by a section of the crowd Emirates times during the game.

However, the Arsenal boss insists the midfielder will find top form on a regular basis this season.

"The fans were disappointed. That is when you do not want," said Arsenal coach.

"The fans are demanding. We were not consistent with the technical and so they have chosen our inconsistencies.

"I have no worries that Arshavin returning to the team, but their self-esteem suffers a bit from him.

"It is not through lack of will to Arshavin. He wants to do well.

"He took a touch too much in his first opportunity and the keeper was so another shot was saved.

"All players in a season have periods of high and low, and it had a smaller period, then two or three weeks on the bench."