Arsene Wenger admits it is do or die for top four hopes as they prepare for Manchester United clash
ARSENE WENGER admits Arsenal are in a do or die situation as they desperately try to keep their Champions League hopes alive.
The Gunners face old rivals Manchester United on Sunday and boss Wenger says nothing but a win will be good enough to keep them in the race for a top four finish.
Arsene Wenger says it is do or die for Arsenal this weekendGetty Images
Arsenal are currently six points adrift of fourth-placed Manchester City with a game in hand, and five short of United who have also played a game more.
Wenger said: “Both teams are in a position where they have to win this game if they want to finish in the top four.
Defeat to Tottenham last week was a hammer blow for ArsenalRex Features
“Sunday’s game is as big as it gets.
“The problem before was that we knew in winning our games we would achieve top four, the problem now is that it is no longer in our hands.”
Defeat to Tottenham last week dealt a hammer blow to Arsenal’s top four hopes, although United and City also dropping points has kept them in the hunt.
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In past years a match between Arsenal and United would have been a Premier League title decider, but now it is a clash of fifth against.
Yet Wenger is convinced both clubs will soon be back at the top and fighting it out for title glory in the near future.
Arsene Wenger insists the Gunners will be back fighting for titles soonPA:Press Association
He added: "I am sure Manchester United will come back and fight for the Premier League.
"And I am sure we have the qualities and the resources in the club to fight again for the Premier League."
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