WENGER: CRYSTAL PALACE DEFEAT A BIG WORRY

Arsene Wenger admitted he is worried about
Arsenal's top-four chances after another poor
performance saw them comfortably beaten 3-0 by
Crystal Palace on Monday.
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A fourth successive away Premier League defeat -
the first time Wenger has endured such a run at the
club - leaves Arsenal seven points adrift of fourth-
placed Manchester City in the race for Champions
League qualfication.
Goals from Andros Townsend, Yohan Cabaye and a
Luka Milivojevic penalty condemned Arsenal to a
heavy defeat and only West Ham, Sunderland and
Middlesbrough have collected fewer points than
Arsenal in the last eight league games, leaving a
muted Wenger demanding an improvement from his
players.
"Our fans are very unhappy and they come here
hoping to see us win a game," Wenger - who said
there is no news about his contract situation - told
Sky Sports.
"Every defeat is a big worry. I've managed over 1,000
games and we are not used to this, it's a big worry.
Unfortunately it is like that and we have to respond
very quickly and not accept it.
"I am determined to put things right, the worry is not
me, it is that we lost a big game and it is a big
worry."
The Frenchman saw his side fail to record a single
shot on target in the second half and Wenger felt his
team's inability to win decisive duels was
costly, while the lack of protection for his defence
ensured Christian Benteke wreaked havoc in attack
for the hosts.
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"I felt that we created quite dangerous situations but
defensively we were exposed at times and offensively
we couldn't finish," Wenger said. "In the second half
they were stronger than us but the second goal was
unfortunate and the penalty killed our game.
"Benteke was up for it and he was a handful. I think
they were sharper than us in the duels and in many
decisive situations tonight. It's not the right moment
to analyse the game, we had a lot of the ball and
possession, but they won the decisive duels and
they were stronger, especially Benteke.
"What we say in the dressing room remains in the
dressing room. They won more decisive duels than
us. It's damaging of course but top four is difficult
for us, it is a difficult defeat and it has consequences
on our chances to be in the top four."