Arsene Wenger says Arsenal are still a match for rivals Tottenham

Arsene Wenger has dismissed suggestions Arsenal have already fallen behind Tottenham in North London's balance of power and believes his young team will improve next season.

The Gunners remain six points behind second-placed Spurs, albeit with a game in hand, and are widely considered to be out of the race for this season's Premier League title.

"First of all, we are not behind yet," he said ahead of his side's Super Sunday game with Crystal Palace

"Tottenham have been 18 years behind us, they survived you know, so let's be realistic.

"If Leicester win on Sunday, it doesn't change the fact that we have absolutely to win our game. Let's prepare for that, no matter what the result of Leicester is.

"Leicester can still drop points on Sunday [at home to West Ham in the opening match of Super Sunday.

"You need to keep a core of players and strengthen where we can, but the team is going the right way. It's at the moment difficult for us to accept we're not completely there, but you have to accept that.

"If you look at the top three, you'll see that the teams have not changed a lot.

"We have to strengthen, but it is not obvious, despite the money the English clubs will have, to find the players who will strengthen your squad.

"We will of course work very hard to do that and we are already working, but we have to find the players. It's not easy.