The Gunners line-up are reported to have lost patience with the former Chelsea defender in the wake of their poor run of recent form, which has seen them slip from first to third in the Barclays Premier League.

Gallas showed his disappointment in very public fashion after Arsenal let two points slip against Birmingham last month, and conceded after Sunday's defeat against Chelsea his side were out of the title race.

That led to speculation the Arsenal players had turned on their skipper, but Gilberto insists such talk is nothing but trouble-making.

He said: "Sometimes when a thing doesn't work well like in the last weeks - we didn't get our results - some people try to create some problems.

"I'm sure he doesn't have any problems with us.

"He's still got the friendship of the players and the supporters."

For his part Gilberto believes the Gunners are still capable of winning the league - as well as the Champions League - but admits there is now no margin for error.

"Of course we've got a chance, we're still in both competitions.

"A few weeks ago we were five points clear, now we do not have the advantage. It's not a comfortable situation because we have only seven games left.

"We've still got a chance - we're going to play Manchester United away, and the most important thing is to keep winning our games. If we win our seven games we still have a chance. We cannot afford to be beaten."

The future of Gilberto himself is in some doubt, having been nothing more than a bit-part player this term.

Gilberto has featured in only five Barclays Premier League games in 2008, and was again absent for Sunday's 2-1 defeat at Chelsea.

But the 31-year-old, who will start for Brazil in a friendly against Sweden at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday, is concentrating on the present.

"I'm just thinking about doing my best for Brazil," he said.

"About my future I'll see what will happen. I'll just concentrate, work hard to play, to be in the squad, to help, because it's an important moment for Arsenal."

Gilberto hopes to involved more as the season comes to its climax.

"I've worked and worked for it - I work very hard at the training ground.

"I know it's been difficult because the team is playing well apart from the last few results but I have not given up.

"Things can change. Maybe I can have my chance before the season finishes."