Arsene Wenger keeps faith even after draw with Everton
Wenger admits draw against Toffees has hurt Arsenal's Champions League ambitions, but is confident his side will prevail in the run-in
Arsene Wenger insists Arsenal remain on course to qualify for the Champions League even though the Gunners' 0-0 draw against Everton left them facing a nerve-wracking end to the season.
Wenger's side would have moved four points clear of fifth-placed Tottenham with a win over the Toffees, but instead they had to settle for a frustrating point after struggling to cope with the visitors' physical approach at the Emirates Stadium.
The race to finish in the Premier League's top four looks certain to go down to the wire as third-placed Arsenal are just two points ahead of both Chelsea, who have two games in hand, and Tottenham, who have played one game less than their north London rivals.
Failure to qualify for the lucrative Champions League would be a massive blow for the Gunners, but Arsenal manager Wenger is convinced his team have the mental strength to cope with the high-pressure situation.
"We should have won the game but it keeps us still in a strong position in the race for the top four," Wenger said.
"We are on a very strong run with a fantastic spirit so you do not want to complain too much about what didn't go for us.