Former Arsenal midfielder Gilberto Silva is confident one trophy will spark a bigger haul for the Gunners.
The Brazilian won the Premier League as a member of the 2003/04 Invincibles side and played his part in the 2005 FA Cup victory - Arsenal"s last trophy.
Gilberto left for Panathinaikos in 2008 but he still keeps a close eye on events in north London.
Keeping the faith: Gilberto can see Arsenal back among the silverware
He told the club"s official website: "I have been following Arsenals matches in the Premier League. Im sure that despite the two defeats against Manchester United and Chelsea, Arsenal can make things change.
"They must believe in themselves, in their quality. They must believe in themselves that they can win their remaining games.
"Arsenal need to achieve the first trophy to feel that they can do it, because for a player it is very frustrating when you go through a whole season and have been very close, but at the end you dont get the reward for your job.
"Im sure if Arsenal win their first trophy, they are very young and their confidence will be higher and they can win more and more. Its up to them to believe that they can do it."
Gilberto will return to the Emirates Stadium when Brazil take on the Republic of Ireland in a friendly next week and the 33-year-old is looking forward to being on familiar ground.
Friendly fire: Gilberto"s Brazil lost 2-0 to Portugal at the Emirates in 2007
He added: "I still speak sometimes to see how they (Arsenal players) are. It is nice to keep in touch. Ive always had a very good relationship with the players and also people who work at Arsenal. As I"m not there anymore, its nice still to have contact with them and still give Arsenal my support.
"I miss the good atmosphere within the team. But to be honest, I miss everything about Arsenal.
"The time I had at Arsenal was amazing and I miss everything. But I have great memories about Arsenal, memories I will never forget."
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