Winger Andrey Arshavin has revealed that he is playing through the pain barrier at the moment, only because he insists on playing to allay the club's injury crisis upfront.
Regular strikers Robin van Persie and Eduardo are out injured whilst Nicklas Bendtner and Theo Walcott have just returned from injury.
Arshavin is also calling for more protection from referees, highlighting the fact that referees are a bit more lenient here than their counterparts on the continent.
The Russian magician is widely expected to be playing upfront tomorrow when the Gunners take on Manchester United at the Emirates.
Speaking to the Daily Express, Arshavin said: "The referees here do not whistle when someone just pushes you a little bit - it's seen as nothing, you must play on.
"Of course that makes the game quicker, but for me it's not always great.
"With my knock at the moment I'm trying my best and after each kick I am feeling pain, but I still train every day. I've had a few other injuries.
"Basically it is simple - if I can play, I will.
"Thank God, I've not yet had a serious injury in my career and I hope that situation remains."
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