Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has accepted that the pressure is on his side ahead of Sunday’s clash against league leaders Leicester City.

The Gunners have moved up to third place in the league table after last week’s 2-0 away win over Bournemouth.




Claudio Ranieri’s side widened their lead at the top of the table to five points with their comprehensive win over Manchester City last weekend.

The 66-year-old Frenchman did not deny that the pressure was on his side, and added that it presents his side with an opportunity to showcase their mental strength.
 


Wenger feels that his side got momentum back with the win over Bournemouth, but insists that the team needs to find consistency now.

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The Frenchman insists that the Gunners relish such challenges and are looking forward to the game.

Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Wenger said: “The pressure is on us as well I don't deny that but take it is a positive way to show how strong we are.

"We have to get the momentum back. We want to find consistency in our results for the season.

"I don't deny pressure. It is the kind of game we relish and look forward to."

Ranieri’s side will travel to the Emirates Stadium for the early kick-off on Sunday.

The reverse fixture at the King Power Stadium saw Arsenal record a convincing 5-2 win over the Foxes, with Alexis Sanchez netting a hat-trick.