Arsenal still with Edge For Top 4
6th May 2013 By Jeff @ArsenalTrend
'Super Sunday' was not supper afterall, especially as Manchester United and the greedy badger surrendered all 3 points to Chelsea late into the clash at Old Trafford, but Wenger believes Arsenal still on course for a top 4 finish. Arsene Wenger believes the momentum is now with Arsenal and in the driving seat in the battle to claim a place in next season's Champions League.
Arsenal moved back to 4th place following Chelsea's 1-0 victory at Old Trafford against new champions Manchester United. Thats a defining moment in the chase for the Champions League especially for both Arsenal and Tottenham. The Gunners are now unbeaten in eight games, they now have two games remaining and the manager believes maximum points will ensure his side finish in the top four.
"We are on a very strong run," said the manager. "We are ready for a fight and the team is highly focused to do it.
"Definitely the momentum is there. If you look at the points we have made compared to two months ago we are going for it and we make the points.
"Away from home we have won everywhere. We have also had lots of derbies and they are difficult to win."
"We have done that nearly because we dropped two points against Everton and Manchester United but we want to win every game and we want to concentrate on doing that."
..With Arsenal doing the permutations, Chelsea claiming all three points at Old Trafford puts a different emphasis on the midweek clash between Chelsea and Tottenham. With Chelsea currently three points clear of Spurs and with a superior goal difference, from the Gooners perspective, the match has shifted from must win or a must not lose for Chelsea.
Apparently for the White Hart Lane faithful's, Tottenham's have to win at Stamford Bridge to have a mathematical edge over Arsenal. Arsenal can however, only be concerned with their own performances with emphasis on securing all remaining six points available and hope results elsewhere comes in our favour.
Wenger also believes Theo Walcott good form is down to maturity and calmness in front of goal. Theo Walcott struck the decsive goal after just 20 seconds, following up his strike against Manchester United last time out for his 20th goal of the season.
It was the fastest goal of the English Premier League season. Wenger believes the winger's scoring return is a reflection of his growing maturity.
"He is 24 now, he is a mature player. He has improved his finishing, he is an improved player," said Wenger.
"His ability to resist an opponent is better, it was similar goal to the one against United."
But Wenger admitted his side had shown some nerves as they were made to work hard for the win by a Rangers side who are facing next season playing in the Championship.
He said: "You could see that this team they have not played under special pressure and with fear in recent months. They had the quality to stay in the Premier League for me. And they made life difficult for us.
"Overall we played maybe as though the points were vital for us today." Wenger added.
Arsenal moved back to 4th place following Chelsea's 1-0 victory at Old Trafford against new champions Manchester United. Thats a defining moment in the chase for the Champions League especially for both Arsenal and Tottenham. The Gunners are now unbeaten in eight games, they now have two games remaining and the manager believes maximum points will ensure his side finish in the top four.
"We are on a very strong run," said the manager. "We are ready for a fight and the team is highly focused to do it.
"Definitely the momentum is there. If you look at the points we have made compared to two months ago we are going for it and we make the points.
"Away from home we have won everywhere. We have also had lots of derbies and they are difficult to win."
"We have done that nearly because we dropped two points against Everton and Manchester United but we want to win every game and we want to concentrate on doing that."
..With Arsenal doing the permutations, Chelsea claiming all three points at Old Trafford puts a different emphasis on the midweek clash between Chelsea and Tottenham. With Chelsea currently three points clear of Spurs and with a superior goal difference, from the Gooners perspective, the match has shifted from must win or a must not lose for Chelsea.
Apparently for the White Hart Lane faithful's, Tottenham's have to win at Stamford Bridge to have a mathematical edge over Arsenal. Arsenal can however, only be concerned with their own performances with emphasis on securing all remaining six points available and hope results elsewhere comes in our favour.
Wenger also believes Theo Walcott good form is down to maturity and calmness in front of goal. Theo Walcott struck the decsive goal after just 20 seconds, following up his strike against Manchester United last time out for his 20th goal of the season.
It was the fastest goal of the English Premier League season. Wenger believes the winger's scoring return is a reflection of his growing maturity.
"He is 24 now, he is a mature player. He has improved his finishing, he is an improved player," said Wenger.
"His ability to resist an opponent is better, it was similar goal to the one against United."
But Wenger admitted his side had shown some nerves as they were made to work hard for the win by a Rangers side who are facing next season playing in the Championship.
He said: "You could see that this team they have not played under special pressure and with fear in recent months. They had the quality to stay in the Premier League for me. And they made life difficult for us.
"Overall we played maybe as though the points were vital for us today." Wenger added.
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