Arsene Wenger reveals he was "desperate" after the Gunners' consecutive losses to Everton and Manchester City

Arsenal was in front in both games but ended up with zero points from a possible six and fall further behind Chelsea in the title race

Arsene Wenger was left dejected after back-to-back losses in December (Photo: Michael Regan)
Arsene Wenger has admitted he was left feeling "desperate" after the Gunners suffered consecutive defeats to Everton and Manchester City earlier in December.
The Gunners were in front in both games but ended up with zero points from a possible six and fell further behind Chelsea in the title race.
Wenger revealed the loss at the Etihad hurts the most and said both Leroy Sane's and Raheem Sterling's goals should have been disallowed for offside.
"I was absolutely desperate after these two games," Wenger told Sky Sports.
"We lost under very special circumstances as well, you know. It's the first time in 20 years that I lose a game with two offside goals of that stature. On top of that we were 1-0 up in both games, we had the chances to score the second goal and third goal.
"We had to analyse and make our own criticisms, and come back with more urgency defensively, because we gave two easy goals away."
The Frenchman said the Blue's winning run made the dropped points even more difficult to accept and admitted Antonio Conte's side are now clear favourites to land the title.
Wenger added: "Of course [Chelsea's run brings more pressure]. Every time you drop points you are in danger. Secondly, you hope that somebody would stop them soon, because if they win all their games until the end of the season, nobody can catch them.
"I will say what we usually say in England; it's theirs to lose now. But the only way we can keep as close as possible is to focus on performances and come back to a consistent way."