Arsenal defender Lauren believes the Gunners need to repeat last year’s Double success to prove they have overtaken Manchester United as England’s leading club.
Lauren’s immediate priority is to help his side to overcome Chelsea in tonight’s FA Cup quarter-final tie at Highbury – but he is keen to see them emulate their Premiership triumph.
« The Double last season meant everything to me. Not many players manage to do that in their career. That was the best thing for me in football, » said the Cameroon international.
« If we manage to win the Double again this season we will show that we are the strongest team in England. We are determined to keep on improving. »
Arsene Wenger, meanwhile, confirmed Francis Jeffers would start against Chelsea – with Bergkamp due to return at home to Roma next week.
« I could have used Dennis. But he’ll have another training session instead. He will be available for Tuesday, » he said.
