Denilson ready to step up

Arsenal midfielder Denilson has revealed he is happy to step up to the plate as he begins his journey to become the Gunners' first team centre midfielder alongside Cesc Fabregas. The departures of Gilberto Silva and Mathieu Flamini has given Denilson the opportunity to impress Arsene Wenger.

He said in The Sun: "I have two main objectives this season: to be in Arsenal's starting XI and get my first cap for Brazil.

"I am fully fit and ready to go. We have a good team, with a lot of quality players.

"We have the skill, but need a bit more experience in the team.

"I believe in our team and I'm sure Arsenal will be the strongest one this year and win the title."