Critics won’t faze Gunners, insists Rosicky

Midfielder Tomas Rosicky says Arsenal will continue to take no notice of their doubters as Arsene Wenger’s side aim to last the distance in the Premier League title race.

The Czech playmaker cracked home a superb goal after just 72 seconds at Tottenham on Sunday, which proved enough to win the north London derby despite plenty of pressure from the home side.

Wenger will take charge of his 1,000th match at Chelsea next weekend with his side back to within four points of the leaders, on whom Arsenal also hold a game in hand.