Newcastle have returned to training after a winter break and travel to the Emirates Stadium on Sunday level on points with Mikel Artetas side.
Dubravka, an ever-present in the Premier League this season, insists Bruce should not be receiving criticism because United are in a good position with the FA Cup fifth round to look forward to.
The 31-year-old told the club’s website: We have had so many games in a row so these few days off definitely helped us to heal some small injuries.
“And hopefully we are ready for the next games now.”
When you are playing in different leagues in Europe you get a couple of weeks off, or a couple of days Ive had that before as well, so I know how helpful this can be.
Im glad that they decided to give us some days off because especially when you play against top teams at Christmas time, you are tired.
“If you dont get a good result, its hard mentally as well, so it was perfect timing.
Football is not only a physical thing also mentally, its very difficult sometimes, especially when you dont get a result.
Arsenal is going to be a big game. You can win against these big teams. You have to be at 100 percent in every position, but you can still win these games and thats what we will be trying to do.
Bruces side beat Oxford last week in the cup after an extra-time goal from Allan Saint-Maximin. Bruce hopes a host of injured players will return to the squad after injuries.
Dubravka added: It was perfect to win the last game, and make sure we could have a good mood in the holiday and obviously, coming back from the holiday in the same mood was perfect too.
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Now we are in a good position. Im glad that we went through in the cup game it was very important for us, for everyone, and for the fans as well. Now we have something to celebrate and to look forward to.
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