Arsenal right back Bacary Sagna has declared The Gunners have been
boosted by the pre season critics claiming they would not finish in
the top four.
The former Auxerre defender, who was voted in Ligue 1s best XI
last term, has been called up by France coach Raymond Domenech for
the next Euro 2008 qualifiers against Faroe Islands and
Lithuania.
The versatile defender, who imposed himself as soon as he arrived
at the London club, has revealed The Gunners have used the critics
as a spur this term.
There had been widespread criticism of the clubs decision to sell
Thierry Henry in the summer and Sagna says the players have moved
to silence their detractors.
We did not expect to be top and to experience such a start, he
said during a press conference at Clairefontaine training ground.
We are a talented young team.
The pre season critics gave us some energy.
People tell me that our football is flamboyant, impressive and
quick. That is right, sometimes I watch it.
This league is more engaged than the French one, it never
stops.
We have seen at the weekend (during the 3-2 win against
Sunderland) that with a little less effort it can go against
us.
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