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Arsene Wenger has admitted the international fixtures provide a welcome respite for Arsenal following the club\u2019s exit from three competitions.<\/p>\n

After being dumped out of the Champions League and the FA Cup, along with a shock League Cup final defeat by Birmingham City, Wenger\u2019s men conceded further ground in the title race by drawing 2-2 with relegation-threatened West Bromwich Albion.<\/p>\n

The Frenchman maintains the focus of his players has been diverted in a positive way by playing for their respective countries and insists they may return with more vigour ahead of the title run-in.<\/p>\n

“Maybe it will help by giving the players a psychological break after such a demanding, stressful three weeks,\u201d Wenger told reporters.<\/p>\n

“Maybe it’s not bad that the players focus on something different and come back refreshed.”<\/p>\n

Wenger has also refused to rule Chelsea out of the title hunt, and while the Arsenal manager believes Carlo Ancelotti\u2019s side require a victory at Old Trafford to have any chance of retaining their crown, he suggests competition is a good thing for his players.<\/p>\n

“They Chelsea are in the race. They need to win at Manchester – but it’s so unpredictable,\u201d said Wenger.<\/p>\n

“What’s important to us is to get back to winning, that’s what we need.<\/p>\n

“But it’s positive there are more competitors in the title race.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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