William Gallas believes Arsenal must stop putting so much emphasis on playing 'beautiful' football.
The Gunners have again received plaudits this season for their attractive style but they have also slipped to a number of shock defeats.
Stoke beat Arsenal 2-1 on Saturday, just three days after Tottenham had fought back to salvage an incredible 4-4 draw at Emirates Stadium.
Gallas feels Arsenal need to learn to be more flexible and not be afraid of adopting an 'uglier' approach at times.
"Maybe we give too great importance on playing beautiful football," the Frenchman said in the News of the World.
"I agree with Gael Clichy, who said you need to boot the ball into touch on occasions to preserve your lead.
"But I think our main failing is that we are not always clear in our minds."
Gallas admits it was devastating to drop two points against Tottenham in midweek, as Jermaine Jenas and Aaron Lennon both struck for the visitors in the closing stages.
He said: "It is really infuriating. We lacked clear-sightedness and we made mistakes that we paid for in full.
"I scored in the game but the pleasure has been spoiled by the result. It felt like a defeat.
"There is great disappointment, especially as we let ourselves get pegged back in the final few minutes."
He should stfu and lead by example
gallas on match day sick mah
i think the Gunners are also infuriated by Gallas so that makes them even
As long as Gallas' with the Gunners, they will be shooting their own foot and fail to win anything.
SELL GALLAS AWAY!!!!!!!!!
He is a liability to the team.... he is always the one at fault thus allowing the opponents to score... he cant attack high balls... he gets outjumped by opponents.... he loses concentration and worst he CRIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Damn it, get rid of him please.. give the armband to cesc fabregas to prevent him from leaving next season... Damn Barca, Real and Milan would be coming to snatch him next season, oh please!!!
We need 2 CBs and 1 DM... That is all we need please Wenger, wake up your Fcuking Ideas!!!
Originally posted by MaNyZeR:SELL GALLAS AWAY!!!!!!!!!
He is a liability to the team.... he is always the one at fault thus allowing the opponents to score... he cant attack high balls... he gets outjumped by opponents.... he loses concentration and worst he CRIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Damn it, get rid of him please.. give the armband to cesc fabregas to prevent him from leaving next season... Damn Barca, Real and Milan would be coming to snatch him next season, oh please!!!
We need 2 CBs and 1 DM... That is all we need please Wenger, wake up your Fcuking Ideas!!!
sack will be a better term
even chealsea dunwan him...anyway y arsenal still wan someone's rubbish, cos hes french!