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Arsene Wenger has taken an apparent shot at West Ham after accusing certain teams of being on holiday during the Premier League run-in.

Arsenal's slim hopes of a top four finish were hit when Liverpool eased to a 4-0 win at the London Stadium on Sunday.

That meant that Jurgen Klopp's men are assured to finish above the Gunners if they beat already-relegated Middlesbrough on the final day of the season.

And it would appear that the performance of Slaven Bilic's men did not impress Wenger.

“When you are a manager you want your team to give everything until the last moment. You hope that results go your way," Wenger said.

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“Some teams turn up, some teams are on holiday. You just want your team to play well.

“To be professional is to do your job well until the last day of the season.

“To look into the mirror and say you did it properly is vital. If we don’t have the results I am disappointed but what is not excusable is to not give your best.”

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Bilic yesterday admitted his players had not shown enough focus against the Reds.

“We wanted to avoid complacency but it was obviously there at least subconsciously," he said following the defeat.

“They were better, we were nowhere near close enough. If you give time and space to players like Coutinho, Sturridge and Lallana they will kill you. That’s exactly what happened.”

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Arsenal need either Liverpool or Manchester City to slip up of they are to finish in the top four.

The Reds only have their season-ending clash against Middlesbrough to go, while Pep Guardiola's team host West Brom tomorrow night and visit Watford on the final day.

Arsenal have not missed out on a top four place for 21 seasons.