Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes the next two months will be a decisive period for the club and their future this season.

The Gunners are currently placed sixth in the Premier League standings with 50 points, and have won 15 out of 27 matches played so far this season, trailing fifth-place Manchester United by two points.

The 67-year-old has urged his side to stay focused and stick together as a unit during a decisive period in their campaign this season.

‘I think it’s not only the period that matters – it is a decisive period – but also what is at stake for us, is how we respond mentally to a disappointing period, and how much we can focus and stick together now,’ Wenger told the Arsenal website.

‘We come out of a difficult period and we play at home in a very big game. It’s a good opportunity for us to bounce back. I think it’s two teams who, when you look at the numbers, have the best numbers of the final third in the league.

‘That promises to be a very positive, attacking game. Both teams will attack – they go for it, we go for it, so it should be a promising game.’

However, the French manager believes the Gunners future will be decided in the next two months, but he insists that their mental quality, ability and their strength will play a crucial role.

‘Our season will now be decided by the next two months, but as well by the ability and the strength we can show together to fight and come back in a very convincing way,’ he added.

‘We had a deficit at West Brom on that front and I think most important will be that our future will be decided by our mental qualities.’

Arsenal will welcome Manchester City to the Emirates Stadium when the two sides meet in the Premier League on Sunday.

Kick-off has been scheduled for 17:00.