Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal have been transformed by their gallant Champions League exit to Bayern Munich, but warned they can't afford any slips in their challenge for a top-four finish.
Although Wenger's side were eliminated from the Champions League on the away goals rule in midweek despite winning 2-0 at the Allianz Arena, the positive vibes following that impressive performance were clear to see on Saturday as Arsenal beat League Cup winners Swansea 2-0.
The win at the Liberty Stadium moved Arsenal to within two points of Chelsea, who lie in fourth position in the Premier League, ahead of the Blues' meeting with West Ham United on Sunday.
And Wenger was delighted by his side's ability to follow up their dominant display in Munich with another accomplished effort against Swansea.
With Arsenal's fragile morale finally looking a little more robust, Wenger demanded his side maintain those standards during the remaining weeks of the campaign as they look to qualify for next season's Champions League.
"I'm a great admirer of the attitude of this team. To win on Wednesday transformed this team," Wenger said.
"You can't question the attitude and the solidarity. Now they have to show this until the end of the season.
"There will be big pressure but I think we will come through it because we know what is expected and we have been here before."
Second half goals from Nacho Monreal, the Spanish left-back's first since his January move from Malaga, and Ivory Coast forward Gervinho secured three valuable points.
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