After loss to Spurs, it's tough to finish in top four: Wenger
Updated On: 05 March, 2013 09:34 AM IST | AFP
Arsene Wenger admits Arsenal are in danger of failing to qualify for the Champions League for the first time in 16 years after the Gunners crashed to a 2-1 defeat at bitter rivals Tottenham
Wenger’s side are languishing seven points behind third-placed Spurs and five adrift of fourth-placed Chelsea as they paid the price for a mad two minutes at White Hart Lane on Sunday.
Gareth Bale and Aaron Lennon scored for Tottenham while Per Mertesacker pulled on back for Arsenal.
Arsene Wenger
It was the latest setback in a traumatic season for Wenger, who conceded Arsenal have a serious fight on their hands to finish in the top four.
ADVERTISEMENT
Poll
Who will win the Punjab Elections?
“It will be difficult to come in the top four now as we dropped points we couldn’t afford to drop,” Wenger said.
“I said before the game, we couldn’t drop these points. When you go into a big game like that and are 2-0 down you make it difficult for yourself. It’s a massive challenge but it’s still possible to finish fourth. so we will fight for it,” Wenger said.
Trending Stories
Latest Web Stories
Latest Photos
06 August, 2026 08:34 PM IST | In Photos: Hiroshima Day Silent Peace March 2026
Preshit Deorukhkar
17 December, 2025 11:56 AM IST | IN PHOTOS: MLAs at Vidhan Bhavan during Maharashtra Legislative Council polls
Asif Ali Sayed
09 September, 2024 09:32 PM IST | IN PHOTOS: People in Mumbai celebrate Gauri Puja during Ganeshotsav
Asif Ali Sayed
09 September, 2024 09:13 PM IST | IN PHOTOS: Mumbai witnesses sunny weather as rains take a break
Asif Ali Sayed
Latest Videos
ADVERTISEMENT
Latest Headlines
23 August, 2026 09:06 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
20 August, 2026 09:25 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
19 August, 2026 07:14 PM IST | Makepeace Sitlhou
19 August, 2026 11:50 AM IST | Test Tushar