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.

The Gunners, though, remain outsiders for the championship, as Manchester City are expected to go clear at the top having played three less, while Liverpool, currently second on goal difference, impressed after a 3-0 romp at Manchester United.

Rosicky, though, says confidence is high within the Arsenal squad.

“I mean no disrespect to you (media), but I absolutely don’t care what you are saying,” Rosicky said.

“Only what counts is that you come to the pitch and win the game... the only thing that you can influence is on the pitch, the truth is on the pitch.”