Arsenal looks to go top by beating Bolton again
January 20, 2010 00:00:00
LONDON, Jan 19 (AP): Written off three months ago, Arsenal can claim top spot in the Premier League with a victory over Bolton Wednesday and propel itself toward a first title since 2004.
The Gunners looked unlikely title contenders when they found themselves 11 points off the pace following a 3-0 home defeat by Chelsea in late November, but have forced themselves back in contention despite a string of injuries.
Now a repeat of Sunday's 2-0 victory over Bolton would enable Arsene Wenger's side to dislodge leader Chelsea on goal difference.
"It is important psychologically-not mathematically so much," Wenger said. "We have a good opportunity to do it so we have to focus."
But the French manager's big concern is staving off more injuries-just as Cesc Fabregas returned from a three-match layoff to inspire a 2-0 victory at Bolton Sunday.