Arsenal captain Thomas Vermaelen has called for the club to stick together and be positive to stop a disappointing run of results.

The Gunners are without a win in their last three matches and have lost their last two in all competitions.

Vermaelen has admitted that results have not been of the required standard but believes that his side are capable of turning the tide quickly.

He told the club's official website: "I agree that this is a difficult time, but the only thing to do is to stick together.

"There seems to be a lot of negativity among people outside the club at the moment, and I don't want to go along with that because it's not the way to achieve anything. Some people seem to like being negative, and it appears to make them happier somehow, but that's not the attitude you'll get from me or my teammates.

"Let's be positive, while being aware of the things we've done wrong and making sure that we keep fighting."

Arsene Wenger's side are back in action tomorrow, when they host high-flying West Bromwich Albion.