MX23RW : Thursday, March 28 19:44:36| >> :60:753:753:

Arsene Wenger backs Calum Chambers to prove quality

Arsene Wenger insists that he has no concerns about Calum Chambers following his disappointing performance in the goalless draw with Liverpool.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has backed Calum Chambers to improve from a disappointing display in Monday's goalless draw with Liverpool.

Per Mertesacker and Laurent Koscielny were both absent from the team for the stalemate at the Emirates Stadium, and Chambers was given problems on a regular basis by the Liverpool attack on his first start for the club since March.

The 20-year-old is set to keep his place in the side for the meeting with Newcastle United on Saturday and has received a vote of confidence from his manager.

"He showed character. The positive of the night - he did not have the best performance in the first half - was the way he recovered," the Gunners boss told reporters. "He showed his mental strength.

"He has lost a bit of confidence, compared to the player he was last year. Maybe it's through not playing too much, the under-21 tournament did not help him too much, as he did not play at all.

"I have spoken to him and he's a strong footballer, a dedicated player who is ready to work day and night. He has the talent to be a good player."

Chambers has started 18 Premier League games since arriving from Southampton last summer.

ID:242503: cacheID:242503:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:2452:
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Arsenal's Spanish midfielder Santi Cazorla chips the ball as he scores their fourth goal from the penalty spot during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium in London on December 13, 2014
Read Next:
Preview: Newcastle United vs. Arsenal
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Arsenal28204470244664
2Liverpool28197265263964
3Manchester CityMan City28196363283563
4Aston Villa29175760421856
5Tottenham HotspurSpurs28165759421753
6Manchester UnitedMan Utd28152113939047
7West Ham UnitedWest Ham2912894650-444
8Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton2811985044642
9Wolverhampton WanderersWolves28125114244-241
10Newcastle UnitedNewcastle281241259481140
11Chelsea27116104745239
12Fulham29115134344-138
13Bournemouth2898114152-1135
14Crystal Palace2878133348-1529
15Brentford2975174154-1326
16Everton2887132939-1025
17Luton TownLuton2957174260-1822
18Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest2967163551-1621
19Burnley2945202963-3417
20Sheffield UnitedSheff Utd2835202474-5014


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!