We are in a battle for top four – Wenger speaks after Manchester City draw

Arsenal boss, Arsene Wenger, has admitted that they face a fight to finish in the Premier League top four this season, after their 2-2 draw with Manchester City on Sunday.

City took the lead through Leroy Sane, before Theo Walcott equalized for the Gunners. Sergio Aguero restored the visitors’ lead before the break, but Shkodran Mustafi rescued a point for Wenger’s men.

Wenger admits that his team were caught by surprise at the beginning of the game.

He said: “We were nervous and surprised by their start. I feared that we could start with the handbrake on because of the pressure we are under.

“We were not completely at our best because of the pressure but we showed mental strength and did not lie down.

“You could see that the players were down after it went to 2-1 but they gave everything to come back. The draw is the least we needed today. Psychologically it was important not to lose.

“Mathematically a draw is not the best solution for both teams but it is a point which will help us.

“We are in a tough battle for the top four.”

The result means Arsenal sit sixth, seven points behind Pep Guardiola’s men in fourth.

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