Lambert confident ahead of Arsenal match
Paul Lambert is hoping to end Stoke's run of defeats in away games against Arsenal, and the 'Potters' coach believes his personal experience can bolster the team spirit.
Stoke have not won at Arsenal since 1981, so their challenge is a big one with 37 years of history not on their side. For his part, Lambert won with Aston Villa in the opening of the 2013/2014 season, and will be aiming to fill his side with the confidence to cause an upset.
Speaking to the 'Daily Mail', he said: ''It's a really tough place to go. I've been fortunate I've won there - I know what it's like to win there, I know what it's like to lose there, I know what it's like to draw there. We'll make it a really hard game, we'll go and try and win, like I've always done, and it won't change. We have to find a way to hurt them.''
In the face of a relegation battle, Lambert said: ''As long as you keep fighting you've always got a chance, and that's what you do, you keep fighting for everything.''
Yet, the Stoke coach praised the efforts of his side, he added that regarding: ''the performance levels of the team, I couldn't ask for any more from them. I know what I want to achieve and we're still well in this fight.''
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