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Last Updated: Monday, 12 March 2007, 16:04 GMT
Arsenal blip leaves Wenger 'lost'
Arsene Wenger
Arsenal have won just once in their last six games
Arsenal's cup defeats over the last fortnight have left manager Arsene Wenger feeling "a bit lost".

After losing the Carling Cup final to Chelsea, Arsenal were dumped out of the FA Cup by Blackburn and then the Champions League by PSV Eindhoven.

"I'm a little bit lost at the moment," Wenger told Arsenal TV Online.

"And it is a shock to the system as a club because it is the first time, although I am very busy planning for the Premier League."

This team is growing and becoming stronger and stronger


Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger

The cup defeats have left Arsenal focusing on trying to clinch a Champions League place for next season.

Wenger's side are fourth in the Premiership, a point behind Liverpool but with two games in hand.

"After such a disappointment it's difficult to pick yourself up again," said Wenger, whose side play Aston Villa at Villa Park on Wednesday.

"But, on the other hand, I know how proud they are and how much they want to show that they have quality and finish as close as possible to Manchester United and Chelsea."

But Arsenal's bid to pip Liverpool to third spot in the league could be hampered by injuries and suspensions.

Captain Thierry Henry has been ruled out for the rest of the season because of groin and stomach injuries, while the club have been hit by suspensions for Emmanuel Adebayor, Emmanuel Eboue and Kolo Toure following the Carling Cup final fracas.

However, despite feeling momentarily "lost", Wenger remains upbeat over his team's prospects.

"I think 95% of things are good in our team but at the top level it is the 5% that makes the difference," he added.

"As hard as it is to take, I feel there are a lot of positives and, although we have to correct some aspects, we can keep the basis of a strong team.

"This team is growing and becoming stronger and stronger."



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