Jens Lehmann has renewed his famous rivalry with Arsenal counterpart Manuel Almunia, insisting that he deserves to be the number 1 for the rest of the season. The German keeper has kept four clean sheets in six games for the Gunners.

Lehmann said: "When I'm under pressure in big games, you can rely on me.

"I've played four or five games in a row, we will see how it goes on. With a goalless result, a keeper has not done much wrong.

"In my case, I have to think from game to game. A draw against AC Milan was a little disappointing but we did not concede."