Cesc Fabregas concedes a
lack of goals from midfield has contributed to Arsenal's lack of
success this season.
The Gunners have missed main strikers Thierry Henry and Robin van
Persie for long spells this term and the team's results have
suffered as a consequence.
Though only champions Manchester United have scored more goals than
Arsenal in the Premiership, Fabregas accepts too many chances have
not been taken.
The Spanish midfielder also feels that the replacement strikers
should not bear the brunt of criticism for the inability to
challenge for the title.
"We have played fantastic football, but the most important thing is
goals," said Fabregas.
"I am not going to use the excuse we have been missing such a key
player like Thierry Henry, or Robin van Persie, who were both in
great form, because that is football.
"You have to find other solutions.
"We had them and it is not just about the strikers.
"The only midfielder who scored the goals he should have is
Gilberto, because he scored 10.
"That is good, but we should have scored more goals from midfield
as well.
"Hopefully we can improve on that next season."