Gibbs demands Arsenal perfection

Arsenal full-back Kieran Gibbs said his team have to deliver a ‘faultless performance’ if they are to remain in the Champions League.

Arsene Wenger’s men need to overturn a 4-0 deficit heading into their last-16 second leg encounter with AC Milan on Tuesday, but Gibbs has been buoyed by Arsenal’s recent results in the Premier League and feels an upset is possible.

Gibbs is in doubt for the match at the Emirates with a groin complaint, while Abou Diaby and Mikel Arteta have been ruled out.

“We have to believe we can do it or otherwise there’s no point in us being here. If they can beat us 4-0, then why can’t we do the same to them?” Gibbs told reporters.

“Furthermore, in our last home game we scored five goals. We have to deliver a faultless performance and get a good balance between attack and defence.”

“We have to show him (Wenger) and the club that they don’t deserve what has happened from us as players, so we’ll look forward to trying to restore some pride.”