William Gallas believes
Arsene Wenger has been too reliant on his young players this
season.
The French defender is confident the future will be bright for
Arsenal, but feels the lack of experience within the squad has
proved costly.
The Gunners have struggled with injuries to key players this term
and finished the Premiership in fourth.
"What Arsenal needed to compete with Manchester United or Chelsea
was a few experienced players," Gallas said in The Sun.
"We have very good young ones - great players of the future - but
they were given far too much responsibility throughout the
season.
"At one stage they were unable to keep up. You need a richer squad
when you want to play on all fronts.
"Arsenal played only with their youngsters for most of the time and
then there were injuries, notably Thierry Henry."
Gallas, who left Chelsea for Arsenal at the beginning of the
season, admits only time will tell if he made the right
decision.
He concedes it would be a dream to play for a big club elsewhere in
Europe, but insists he will stay at Emirates Stadium for at least
one more season.
"I will be able to answer next year whether Arsenal match up to the
challenge I left Chelsea for," he explained.
"My season was too spoiled by injury.
"I want to stay another year to have a full one with this
club.
"Football lasts only so long. In a career plan, everyone wants to
play for the greatest clubs. It is true this is a dream of
mine.
"Whether it is in one, two or five, I do not know. These things
come along by themselves. If I have to leave England, I will do
so."