Wenger - We must be perfect

Arsenal boss demands magnificent seven

We know our route has to be perfect. To be perfect it is important we focus on our performances.

Arsene Wenger.
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Arsene Wenger has called on Arsenal to produce a flawless finish to the season as they battle to secure the Premier League crown in an enthralling title race.

The Gunner are just two points adrift of leaders Manchester United and one behind fellow challengers Chelsea with seven games of the season remaining.

Wenger has seen his side written off twice this term, but they have defied the odds to remain firmly in contention on the back of six successive victories.

Defending champions United and the Blues have both dropped points in that spell to ensure that the battle for glory remains too close to call entering the home straight.

The French tactician believes the Emirates Stadium outfit cannot afford to drop any more points and knows they must also rely on their rivals slipping up.

Momentum

Wenger told Sky Sports News: "There are three teams in the race and it is down to the team who are the most consistent. We can only focus on our own performances.

"We know our route has to be perfect. To be perfect it is important we focus on our performances.

"We need some help from the other teams, but we know that will only work if we are consistent and keep our momentum.

"We have created a fantastic momentum and we have created a great belief within our squad. The consistency of our run is the most important."

Arsenal's last domestic defeat came in early February at the hands of Carlo Ancelotti's men at Stamford Bridge, but since then they have been in irrepressible form.

Targets

And Wenger believes the team spirit developed in that run after being ruled out of contention by many pundits can help them across the finishing line.

He added: "We want to keep the spirit, the hunger, the desire and the intelligence we have shown until now.

"For a long time we have fixed ourselves targets. We play every game like our life depends on it and it has been like that for a long time now.

"We need to bring consistency to our attitude. We have a remarkable attitude, a remarkable spirit in the team, and must just continue like we do."