Emmanuel Adebayor admits
Arsenal have not prepared adequately for games against the
Premiership's smaller clubs.
The Gunners have enjoyed some good results against the top three
this year as well as local rivals Tottenham, but have struggled for
consistency against other sides in the division.
And Adebayor believes the problem comes from the team's mental
approach.
"When we know we are playing against Chelsea, Manchester United,
Liverpool or Tottenham, we prepare differently," he told The
Guardian.
"Our problem is that, when we are playing Everton, Middlesbrough or
Fulham, we don't have the same preparation or mentality as
Chelsea.
"We have to be motivated even more for games like Fulham than
against Chelsea.
"If we play like we did against Manchester for matches with Fulham
or Everton, we will win the game 3-0 or 4-0."
Arsenal's season collapsed within the space of a week and a half
earlier this year when they lost the Carling Cup final and were
eliminated from the FA Cup and UEFA Champions League.
But, despite the disappointment, Adebayor is keen to focus on the
positives.
"It's been a difficult season because we are going to finish
without winning anything, but we have a young team with lots of
talent.
"Cesc Fabregas: amazing footballer. Denilson: amazing footballer.
This season we have learnt a lot and we are going to put what we
have learnt into improving next time."
Adebayor has the utmost respect for Arsene Wenger, and believes the
Frenchman can help him to become one of the greatest players in the
country.
"I think he is amazing. He told me when I improve in front of goal
I can be one of the best players in England."