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Wenger accepts Arsenal need Everton to slip up

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger admits to hoping for an Everton slip-up in the race for a Champions League spot. "We know we have to win our games and hope Everton slip up," said Wenger.

Three days after their FA Cup semi-final win over Wigan, Arsenal came from behind to defeat West Ham 3-1 and return to fourth spot in the Premier League.

"Saturday and tonight improves the confidence of the team, but the picture is very clear in front of us," added Wenger. "Let's focus on our job and not look too much at Everton.

"If we need an Everton mistake we will see when we need it, but at the moment we can only do it if we win our games, so let's focus on that."

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