Andrey Arshavin confident Arsenal’s fixture list gives them the edge in Premier League title race

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Arsenal winger Andrey Arshavin is confident that a less congested fixture schedule can prove beneficial as his side look to secure their first Premier League title since 2004.

The north London club crashed out of the League Cup, Champions League and FA Cup in the space of two weeks, leaving them with only the league title to fight for.

Russian international Arshavin, however, is hoping the Gunners can take advantage of their situation, with current league leaders Manchester United in the hunt for the three remaining trophies this season and still have to travel to the Emirates in what could prove to be a crucial encounter.

Speaking to Sky Sports News, Arshavin said: “I think our schedule is not so bad, that is why if we win all our games we have a good chance to be champions.

“I think everyone in our team would prefer to have more possibilities than only one trophy, but everything is in the past, that is why we have to concentrate on the Premier League matches.

“Straight after it was very difficult for everyone, but now we have come back after the internationals and have refreshed our minds and maybe it will help us.

“I think we are in the race.”