MX23RW : Friday, April 19 04:09:03| >> :120:15198:15198:
QPR logo
Premier League
May 4, 2013 at 5.30pm UK
 
Arsenal logo

0-1

FT(HT: 0-1)
Walcott (1')

Arsene Wenger: "We're on a very strong run"

Wenger:
© PA Photos
Arsene Wenger says that Arsenal cannot afford to drop points in their final two games of the season.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger believes that Queens Park Rangers have enough quality to seal a return to the Premier League next season.

The Gunners secured a tight 1-0 win over Harry Redknapp's men at the Emirates Stadium thanks to Theo Walcott's goal after 21 seconds.

Victory sees Wenger's side pull two points ahead of Chelsea, but have played two games more than their West London rivals.

The Frenchman said that his team cannot afford to drop points in their final two games in order to qualify for the Champions League.

"We had a great start and surprised QPR, but then they came back strongly and showed they have no fear," Wenger told BBC Sport. "I think they've got a good chance of coming back up to the Premier League.

"We're on a very strong run and want that to carry on until the end of the season. Football is unpredictable but for three months we've been in a position where we cannot drop points."

Arsenal take on Wigan Athletic at home in their next match before a final-day trip to face Newcastle United.

ID:82839: cacheID:82839:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:2257:
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Arsenal's Theo Walcott celebrates scoring the opening goal in the match with QPR on May 4, 2013
Read Next:
Match Analysis: Queens Park Rangers 0-1 Arsenal
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Manchester CityMan City32227376324473
2Arsenal32225575264971
3Liverpool32218372314171
4Aston Villa33196868491963
5Tottenham HotspurSpurs32186865491660
6Newcastle UnitedNewcastle321551269521750
7Manchester UnitedMan Utd32155124748-150
8West Ham UnitedWest Ham33139115258-648
9Chelsea31138106152947
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton321111105250244
11Wolverhampton WanderersWolves32127134651-543
12Fulham33126154951-242
13Bournemouth32119124757-1042
14Crystal Palace3289153754-1733
15Brentford3388174758-1132
16Everton3298153248-1627
17Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest3379174258-1626
18Luton TownLuton3367204670-2425
19Burnley3348213368-3520
20Sheffield UnitedSheff Utd3237223084-5416


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!