Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain believes Arsenal can use history to help them cement a Champions League place for next season at the expense of Tottenham.
The Gunners, who secured a dramatic 3-1 win over Norwich on Saturday, have chalked up eight wins in the last 10 Premier League games in similar fashion to last year’s run when they overhauled their north-London rivals to snatch third spot on the final day.
Now the England midfielder insists his side can draw on their experience to repeat the unlikely feat for a second season in a row.
He said: ‘That helps to know that we did it last season and we managed to squeeze in last season for the Champions League in the way that we did.
‘Previous experiences can help you and contribute in the way that you feel in the season afterwards. The fact that we did it last season definitely helps our confidence to do it again this season.’
Oxlade-Chamberlain, who came off the bench at the weekend to help kickstart Arsenal’s late rally, insists the squad have what it takes to last the distance.
‘We really have built that team spirit, solidarity and winning mentality. We never give up,’ he said.
‘To come back from a goal down in the last few minutes is brilliant and it gives us a massive boost, massive confidence and a massive three points looking forward to the end of the season.
‘We just want to win every game that comes our way. That’s the best way to put pressure on the teams around us.
‘We can’t worry about what they’re doing and what their results are. We can only control our own results.’
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