William Gallas slams Arsenal team-mates as he reveals desperation for trophies

William Gallas says he's worried about Arsenal losing their edge and becoming just another Premier League team.

The Arsenal captain has called on his team's young players to prove they are willing to scrap for the league title.

"We have to understand that to be champions, you have to play big matches every weekend and fight," Gallas told the AP.

"We are coming up against teams who are not scared to play football against us, who are not scared to take us on at our place, and this is becoming dangerous for Arsenal."

"We are not brave enough in battle. I think we need to be soldiers. We have to be warriors.

"There are teams who can do it well against us, and we have to be able to face up to these attacks.

"That is how they will forge their character, and how they will get experience. Even though they've played a certain number of matches, they're still young and still learning."

The Frenchman also singled out an Arsenal player for criticism, but refused to name him.

"When, as captain, some players come up to you and talk to you about a player ... complaining about him ... and then during the match you speak to this player and the player in question insults us," Gallas said.

"There comes a time where we can no longer comprehend how this can happen. I am trying to defend myself a bit without giving names. Otherwise I'm taking it all (the blame). It's very frustrating.

"I'm 31, the player is six years younger than me."

Gallas also revealed his desire to win a trophy with The Gunners this term.

"I have to win something this year. I have to win something, Arsenal has to win something," he said.

"It's four or five years since Arsenal won anything - 2004. That's nearly five years, and that's not good."

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