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"However, there's no question about it, they are not invincible and that's how we've got to approach it. We've worked so hard to get to this point so why should we go there and be fearful?
"There's no point us getting on the coach if we are going to go there fearful. We have to go there with confidence and we will go there knowing that there is a result there if we want it. We have to make sure we are prepared right and mentally and physically we are switched on.
"The pressure is really on Arsenal. They are expected to beat us. That's the fact, but we have to go there and say we can change those facts and maybe get them a bit nervy.
"They will be looking at this as a must win game but nobody guarantees a result and therefore there could be an upset. Let's hope it is this Saturday."
Looking at the situation at the bottom end of the table, and the fight for points to avoid the drop, he added: "Everybody is finding it difficult to pick up points at the moment, we know that. One point is precious in the Premier League, never mind three. When you don't get them you look over your shoulder and see what's happening around.
"No one has really taken advantage, which is a bonus for us and we know we have also got another two home games coming up so if we can get something our of the Arsenal game and follow that up with a result then all of a sudden that Portsmouth result is dissolved and it's gone out of the way.
"This is where you have to be really solid as a team and minimise your mistakes. We have to eradicate the mistakes and give ourselves a real fighting chance and if we stay in the game you just never know. Certainly we've got to take heart from the fact that the likes of Hull went to Arsenal last year and won the game."
