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Arsene Wenger Believes Arsenal Are Still In Title Race

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes his team are still in the title hunt despite slumping to their fifth league defeat of the season after being thumped 3-0 away to Manchester City.

Nov 23, 2008 4:12:54 PM

Arsene Wenger wonders where it's all gone wrong as Arsenal slump away to Stoke (PA)

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Arsene Wenger wonders where it's all gone wrong as Arsenal slump away to Stoke (PA)

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The Gunners were outplayed in all departments at the City of Manchester Stadium and were well worth the win after Stephen Ireland, Robinho and Daniel Sturridge secured all three points for the home side.

Despite this, Wenger said in his post match interview that the scoreline flattered the hosts.

This remark was completely dismissed by City boss Mark Hughes who told BBC Sport, "Maybe he is being a little bit ungracious because I remember Robinho going around (Manuel) Almunia to make it even more emphatic.

"We had another couple of good opportunities, so I do not think the scoreline flattered us at all. We created six or seven chances."

Despite already racking up five defeats in their Premier League trophy quest, Wenger still believes that all is not lost claiming, "We have to keep our belief. With a strong team in a strong club, you have sometimes to go through a period like this.

"It is how well you deal with that situation you determine your future.

"I believe we have to try to win our next game and not set targets and see where we go."

Nick Turner, Goal.com