Arsenal's 2-1 defeat to Spurs proves they have 'real problems', says Jamie Redknapp

Arsenal's defensive frailties cost them dear as Spurs secured a 'massive' 2-1 victory over their north London rivals, says Jamie Redknapp.

Concentrate

Redknapp believes that Arsenal now have a real fight on their hands to qualify for what would be the 16th straight Champions League campaign of Wenger's tenure. "There are two factors that have always kept people off Wenger's back to a certain extent: they've always finished above Tottenham and they are guaranteed to finish in the Champions League," said the former Spurs player. "Both of those look like they are not going to happen this year so that's going to put even more pressure on him. People are going to question why he sold Robin van Persie at the start of the year and didn't bring in an adequate replacement. "Olivier Giroud looks a decent Premier League player but is he going to take Arsenal right to the top? Not in my opinion. "I'm not saying their chances of a Champions League place are all over. Tottenham go to Liverpool next week - that's no easy place to go. It can turnaround but seven points is a huge mountain to climb for them at the moment. "Arsenal have got to concentrate on getting some results again. [On March 16] they go to Swansea, who are in the ascendancy and have had a great season so far. "Arsenal have got to get some spirit back because when you lose a derby match it's so deflating. "It's going to be difficult to lift people. Arsene Wenger has to get the players back up as quickly as he can and they've got to bounce back as soon as possible."