Jibes don't bother Almunia
Arsenal goalkeeper Manuel Almunia insists he won't let Jens Lehmann's jibes ruin the best season of his life.
Lehmann launched an astonishing attack on Gunners manager Arsene Wenger on Tuesday for "humiliating" him by choosing to play Almunia ahead of him.
The German international also claimed Almunia has yet to show he is experienced enough to deal with the pressure of big matches.
But Almunia underlined why Wenger has kept faith with him this season by keeping his seventh cleansheet in eight games as Arsenal beat Slavia Prague 7-0 on Tuesday.
The Spanish keeper is determined not to let Lehmann get to him as he enjoys the chance to play with the Premier League leaders.
"If I read the papers and listen to what other people say about me and all these things I will turn crazy. I don't want that," Almunia said.
"When I'm playing well, I honestly don't mind other things. Maybe if I will be playing badly or not too good I would be more worried, but for me life is fantastic and I want to take my chance.
"The goalkeeping position is a difficult one. I will stay positive.
"I've been here almost three years without playing in the league. It's normal for people to assess the situation.
"But I forget the past and now I'm playing so it's not a problem."
Comments