Arsenal's Wenger: A Two-Horse Race? Not Quite

Gunners boss believes his men can still win the Premier League.

Dec 12, 2009 5:22:37 AM

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has declared that his men are in the Premier League to win, refusing to believe that it has become a two-horse race between Chelsea and Manchester United.

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With more than half the season still to play, first place is tipped to be between the Blues and the Red Devils, whilst the Gunners are hot favorites for third, with Liverpool struggling to get to fourth spot.

But with a game against Liverpool on the cards this weekend, the Frenchman has stated emphatically that his side are right up there to finish the season on top.

As he told The Guardian: "United are two points behind Chelsea [who lead with 36 points from 15 matches],'' said Wenger. "If we win our game in hand we are three points behind United. So how can you say, with 23 games to go, it's a two-horse race?''

Wenger refused to concede Chelsea's top-billing, stating that they do not have it in them to go the distance.

"When we lost against Chelsea [on Nov 29] everybody said 'make Chelsea champions'. I said: 'It's not finished, Chelsea will drop points.'," he added.

"Everybody looked at me thinking, 'This guy has completely lost the plot.' One week later, Chelsea lost at Man City – and will lose more games, don't worry."

The Liverpool battle will take place at Anfield on Sunday.

Omar Dabbagh, Goal.com

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