The legendary Arsenal figure is shocked by Tottenham Hotspur losing 12 times and yet still being likely to finish in the top four.
Arsene Wenger has said on beIN Sport it is ‘amazing’ that Tottenham Hotspur could finish third this season, despite losing 12 times.
Mauricio Pochettino’s side lost 1-0 to West Ham United on Saturday for what was their first defeat since moving into their new home.
In doing so, the Irons subjected Tottenham to a 12th Premier League defeat of the campaign, but other results on Sunday – including a 3-0 loss for Arsenal at Leicester City – mean that Spurs are likely to finish there ahead of the final two games of the season.
The former Arsenal boss left the Gunners last term after their worst-ever season under him, with the North Londoners finishing sixth after losing 13 top-flight outings.
And the legendary Frenchman, who is yet to return to management, is surprised by the fact Spurs will more than likely come third, despite their many defeats.
He told beIN Sport: “You know it’s amazing because a team like Tottenham are basically sure to be in the Champions League. They’ve lost 12 games!
“It looks like Tottenham will be in the first three and I wish number four [fourth place] is Arsenal.”
Wenger might be disappointed because his former club may well finish outside the top four again, for a third successive year.
Arsenal, now under Unai Emery, are fifth and two points behind Chelsea with two games to play – and four points behind their North London rivals.
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