Arsenal back-up remains confident.
Arsenal’s top four hopes took a real blow as the Gunners lost 1-0 away to Everton.
While Arsenal remain fourth as they entered the day, they blew the chance to move third and go four points clear of Manchester United.
The manner of the defeat was just as worrying as the loss itself, with Arsenal’s performance one of their worst of the season.
Stephan Lichtsteiner was an unused substitute for the Gunners, with Ainsley Maitland-Niles once again preferred at right-back in Hector Bellerin’s absence.
The experienced Swiss international sent a message to fans after the loss, talking up the team’s chances of Champions League qualification.
Lichtsteiner, 35, has not played for Arsenal since the home win over Southampton on February 24.
This was one of just eight Premier League starts he has made all season.
While he is not getting much of a chance on the pitch, his experience and positivity could be a help in the dressing room at this late stage of the season.
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