Arsene Wenger has claimed that he is confident Arsenal can still qualify for the Champions League this season due to the team's spirit.

The North London club are currently three points behind Chelsea, who occupy the final qualifying place in fourth.

Wenger said: "We still have real hope that we can finish the season the strongest.

"We have a good spirit and desire within the group - and we have quality.

"We know that with the position we are in we need an exceptional consistency, so that is the challenge we have in front of us at Sunderland."

Arsenal face a trip to in-form Sunderland in their next match.