Arsène Wenger believes Arsenal can still scoop the Premier
League but, if they are to pull it off, they must win at leaders
Manchester United on Sunday.
The Frenchman has his gaze firmly fixed on the Champions League
right now but, speaking at Anfield ahead of Tuesday night's
Quarter-Final second leg, the manager was prepared to fly in the
face of perceived opinion to declare his side still to be title
contenders.
Many considered their bid had quietly slipped away on Saturday
when they drew 1-1 with Liverpool at Emirates Stadium. However, the
following day, Manchester United were held 2-2 at Middlesbrough
themselves therefore sustaining a six-point lead over
third-place Arsenal with just five games remaining. However,
the next one sees Wenger's men visit Old Trafford. The
58-year-old's proclamations preclude a win there - no mean feat -
however he was talking with confidence on Monday evening.
“Personally I still believe we will finish champions in the
League," said Wenger. "Their result [on Sunday] helped a lot. If
they'd won, I'd have thought we couldn't [win the title] but, now,
I still believe we'll do it. That is why that result was a
boost.
"We did have a dip recently, it's true. We can't deny that. But
football is strange sometimes. We feel as well that, yes we dropped
a few points, but we've been consistent since the beginning of the
season. So it's possible we can win the last five games.
"Of course, I said that before the Liverpool game as well, but I
did say [then] five games and one draw would make it. However it is
still compulsory that we win at Old Trafford.”
Stop giving us false hopes Le boss. Just stop it I plead
you.
