Andrey Arshavin has labeled Arsenal's recent season as 'pitiful' after the London club again went trophy-less.

The Russian ace has no fond memories of season 2009/10 and even went as far as congratulating Chelsea who he said were easily the strongest team in the English Premier League.

"There was nothing special last season for me to think back about. The season was normal - even pitiful," he said.

"But I am happy for Yuri Zhirkov, who won the Premier League with Chelsea.

"They deserved the trophy, as they were the strongest during the season."