Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen has stated that his side are targeting successive victories in their remaining Premier League games.
The Gunners are locked in a battle for Champions League qualification with north London rivals Tottenham, Chelsea and Newcastle.
With Arsene Wenger’s men currently in third place and in pole position to claim third, Vermaelen has stressed the importance of commanding the automatic qualification berth.
“That is what we play for, the battle for third place,” he told The Sun.
“That gives us direct qualification for the Champions League. That is very important for the club and is our main target.
“I hear it every day on the streets. Fans ask us to be above Tottenham. If we win every game, we will do it.
“You must be consistent in the league and sometimes that’s not been the case. We will try to do better next year. I’m confident we can,” he concluded.
Arsenal are currently two points ahead of both Tottenham and Newcastle having played a game less; they face Wolves at Molineux on Wednesday night.
By Gareth McKnight
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