The Russian scored 10 times in all competitions last season and feels his personal ambition can help the team, which he believes is getting stronger ahead of the new campaign.
“My own target is simple – I would like to score 15 goals in total,” he told the club’s official matchday programme.
He continued: “I think we will get stronger and stronger.
“In particular I think our work on set-pieces, both attacking and defending, will be better. We’ll also play a pressing game – if we do that well, I’m sure you’ll see an improved team.”
Arsenal kick off the Emirates Cup this weekend with matches against Boca Juniors and New York Red Bulls, and Arshavin feels the pre-season competition is just what the side needs.
“It’ll be a good weekend – it’s the first time most supporters can see us this summer and it’s a tournament that I enjoy,” he said.
“We have two games against strong teams and it’s the right kind of competition for this stage of pre-season.”
He added: “I always enjoy this tournament and hopefully we’ll show plenty of good things, but to be honest it’s not vital to win it. We’ve done that twice since I’ve been here and didn’t win any trophies the following season, so I’d happily swap!”
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Andrey Arshavin sets 15-goal target for the season & insists Arsenal are getting stronger