Gallas reveals Arsenal rifts

Captain William Gallas claims there have been clashes between the Arsenal players in recent weeks.

Arsenal's chances of winning the Premier League appear slim after defeats by Fulham, Hull, Stoke and Aston Villa and Gallas has suggested the poor run of form has coincided with some unrest within the squad.

He even hinted a team-mate insulted him on the field.

He said: "When, as captain, some players come up to you and complain to you and then during the match you speak to this player and the player in question insults us, 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 the blame. It's very frustrating. I'm 31, the player is six years younger than me."

Gallas also revealed there was an argument in the dressing room during the 4-4 draw with Tottenham.

He said: "There was a problem at half-time. The only thing that I could say at half-time was 'Guys, we resolve these problems after the match.'

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

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