Arsene Wenger called for Arsenal fans to stay behind their team and even suggested they should follow the example of bitter local rivals Tottenham.

Arsenal find themselves 12 points behind Chelsea after a 3-1 weekend defeat by the league leaders, which followed a damaging home loss against unfancied Watford.

A section of Arsenal's supporters expressed their displeasure with Wenger after the Chelsea loss, and the manager called for a united front as the team looks to rekindle its challenge.

"Our fans have been consistent and have a high level of expectation as I do, but I don't feel you can be a fan until last Tuesday and then not be behind the team any more -- it doesn't make sense," he said.

"All the other clubs, Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, they have big expectations and big history. We are in a fight and we have to be united or we have no chance.