QPR boss Harry Redknapp believes Arsenal will again finish the season in the top four.

Arsene Wenger has been the subject of criticism from Arsenal fans throughout the opening five months of the season for their failure to kick on from winning the FA Cup last term.

But QPR chief Redknapp hit back ahead of their trip to the Emirates on Boxing Day and said: "I can't believe why Arsene Wenger would get any stick. Arsenal are a good side. I still think they will finish in the top four.

"They do it every year and I don't see why they won't do it again this year.

"They have excellent players and they have had some injuries to key players.

"They are a very good side who play some good football. They have pace, movement and passing. They are a good team to watch."