Arshavin hopes to inspire Gunners

Arsenal attacker Andrey Arshavin hopes improvement in his own form can help the Gunners renew their challenge for the Premier League title.

The Russian joined Arsene Wenger’s men from Zenit St Petersburg in January 2009 and started life in London in glittering form.

His performances in the past year or so have waned, however, and the 30-year-old is well aware that he should be providing greater inspiration for the rest of the Arsenal squad.

Arsenal have made a horrendous start to the Premier League season, with just two wins from sevens outings so far, and Arshavin said he was determined to help them recover.

He told the club’s official website: “They should expect more from me, of course.”

“They should expect some more tricks, goals and unbelievable passes.”

“To be honest I am still expecting more from me as well. But believe me, I do everything I can do.”

“I just have to give everything I can at the moment, just on the pitch. I want to score more goals and bring my team to the title.”

So far this season the Russian has scored just one goal for the Gunners in eight appearances.