“It’s all about the cups”

Arsenal ought to neglect about their ambitions to complete within the prime 4 of the Premier League this season, in keeping with membership legend Ray Parlour.

This comes after the Gunners lost 1-0 to West Ham whereas Chelsea prolonged their lead over fifth-placed Arsenal to 6 factors with a 2-1 win over Newcastle.

The deficit comes as an enormous blow to Unai Emery’s males, who went on a 22-game unbeaten run earlier than being conquered by Southampton in December.

Since then they’ve gained simply two of their final six matches – at dwelling to Burnley within the Premier League and away to Blackpool within the FA Cup.

And Parlour, who gained plenty of trophies in north London together with three Premier League titles believes it’s time for Arsenal to ditch any top-four aspirations for this season and deal with the FA Cup and Europa League.

Talking to talkSPORT after the Hammers defeat, Parlour mentioned: “Poor efficiency from Arsenal however for me it’s all concerning the cups this yr.

“Realistically, prime 4 would have been so tough to make with the groups they’re up in opposition to with Chelsea and Tottenham going effectively and watching Liverpool beat Brighton and Man Metropolis. United might go on a run with their new supervisor in tow.

“I’m wanting on the Europa League from Arsenal’s viewpoint and the FA Cup.

“Through the years the FA Cup has in all probability saved Arsene Wenger in a job so these are the kind of trophies they’ve received to try to win this yr.”