Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has insisted his side remain "united" and "passionate" in their desire to win. The Gunners were criticised after conceding two late goals to draw 4-4 with Tottenham on Wednesday and some reports have suggested there are rifts in the dressing room.

Striker Emmanuel Adebayor has also admitted he does not feel the side can win the Barclays Premier League unless they develop a winning mentality.

Wenger told Arsenal.com: "We were all very disappointed. The mood in the dressing room was of disbelief and frustration. But the players are united, passionate and want to win.

"They are in this together, they want to be winners together. We have a long way to go and we are all determined to show that we can fight for this title together.

"We know the truth on the inside and that is not what has been projected on the outside. We know what we have to do."

Wenger also believes some of the reaction to the Tottenham game has been exaggerated.

The Frenchman admitted his frustration but feels good will come of it if the players learn from their mistakes.

He said: "Yes it's not all bad but it is disappointing. Our run is going on and I would say the future of our season lies in how much we learn from games like that.

"We have fantastic potential but the future of the team is about what we do with that potential. We want to address that very quickly and respond."