William Gallas believes Arsenal
must stop putting so much emphasis on playing 'beautiful'
football.
The Gunners have again received plaudits this season for their
attractive style but they have also slipped to a number of shock
defeats.
Stoke beat Arsenal 2-1 on Saturday, just three days after
Tottenham had fought back to salvage an incredible 4-4 draw at
Emirates Stadium.
Gallas feels Arsenal need to learn to be more flexible and not
be afraid of adopting an 'uglier' approach at times.
"Maybe we give too great importance on playing beautiful
football," the Frenchman said in the News of the
World.
"I agree with Gael Clichy, who said you need to boot the ball
into touch on occasions to preserve your lead.
"But I think our main failing is that we are not always clear in
our minds."
Gallas admits it was devastating to drop two points against
Tottenham in midweek, as Jermaine Jenas and Aaron Lennon both
struck for the visitors in the closing stages.
He said: "It is really infuriating. We lacked clear-sightedness
and we made mistakes that we paid for in full.
"I scored in the game but the pleasure has been spoiled by the
result. It felt like a defeat.
"There is great disappointment, especially as we let ourselves
get pegged back in the final few minutes."
