Arsenal forward Andrey Arshavin believes recruiting just
two or three players this summer will help the Gunners challenge
for both Premier League and Champions League glory from next
season.
The £15 million arrival from Zenit St Petersburg has made an
explosive start to his Premier League career, netting six goals in
11 outings - including four against Liverpool at Anfield - as well
as captaining the side on only his 10th outing at Portsmouth.
However, the Emirates Stadium outfit have now endured four
consecutive campaigns without winning a trophy since their 2005 FA
Cup triumph, with manager Arsene Wenger under pressure from
supporters to add experienced heads to a squad awash with talented
youngsters.
But Arshavin is confident his new side merely require tweaking
over the close season in order to match Manchester United,
Liverpool and Chelsea in 2009/10.
"I think we need to buy two or three players, but it is up to
our manager to decide which positions he wants to strengthen," he
said.
"I would not say we lack experience, since Arsenal consistently
plays in the Champions League and always gets to the latter stages
of the competition.
"Thankfully, many players have had plenty of games against top
opposition in the Premier League as well.
"But sometimes they could do with a bit more maturity or
composure. It will come, you just need time.
"From next season, I am expecting victories in the Champions
League and in the Premier League."