The defender spent five years at Chelsea before his
bitterly-disputed move to the Emirates in part-exchange for Ashley
Cole.
And the Frenchman says he has never experienced such thrilling
football since becoming the captain of manager Arsene Wengers
young entertainers.
On the eve of tonights home Champions League qualifier against
Slavia Prague, Gallas said: We are playing better football than
any other team I have ever been a part of.
Different to Chelsea? Yes, its better. I am very happy to be
playing for Arsenal.
When I was watching from the stands during my recent injuries, I
was really surprised how we played and was so happy for the team. I
was just like a kid.
When we didnt score I would stand up with the other supporters
and shout. Watching the kids beating Newcastle in the Carling Cup
by playing great football made me realise that our squad is very
strong.
I dont remember ever being like that at Chelsea. I didnt go to
watch many games there.
Gallas, 30, won the Premier League twice under old Blues boss Jose
Mourinho and reached two Champions League semi-finals.
He is still in touch with some of his old West London
team-mates.
He admitted: I dont want to say too much about their situation
but I do think they have been affected by what has happened with
Mourinho.
But he is more concerned about Arsenals prospects. He said: It is
very important to win something this season. We definitely have to
do that.
We are winning game after game and all the young players in the
squad are starting to believe we can do something. If we dont win
anything, then theres no point.
At Arsenal we have played some great football but we could still
win nothing. It is more important to win a trophy and show our
strength to everyone in that way.
All the teams want to beat Arsenal so we have to fight and improve
in every game.
Gallas was Wengers surprise choice to inherit the captains
armband from Thierry Henry in the summer and the French
international is thriving on the challenge. He said: I am really
enjoying the extra responsibility.
Most of the players are younger than me but they dont make me
feel old. That means Im still young! Ive had strong words with
them when its been needed. Thats my job.
The players might not agree with me but there are times when we
need to speak and say what is wrong.
Gallas return from his groin injury means further frustration for
Brazilian Gilberto Silva, who will be back on the bench for
tonights game against the Czech league leaders. Germanys No 1
keeper Jens Lehmann will also have to settle for the bench.
Wenger revealed: Ive never had this situation with established
internationals unable to get into my team before.
Gilberto and Lehmann are certainly not happy but their attitude
in training has been spot-on and that is where they gain more
respect.
It is unjust to change a team when they are doing well and some
other players are having to pay the price for that.
There is real competition for places and even for a place on our
bench. There will be world- class players who will not even be
involved against Slavia.