Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger
hopes his side can take advantage of the clash between Chelsea and
Manchester United in the battle for the Premier League
title.
And Wenger is well aware that his side could move above Chelsea
with a good performance at the Reebok Stadium and that a win would
open an eight-point advantage over United.
"You can hope that both (Chelsea and United) drop points and you
want to focus on you getting the points yourself," Wenger told
Arsenal TV Online.
"An eight-point gap is manageable but it is still very early yet
to say this game (on Sunday) is significant.
"However, when you are in a situation like these teams are you
never want to be too far behind because you never know whether the
team in front of you will drop points in the end or not.
"That can create a bit of anxiety because you do not completely
master any more your outcome in the league."
But Wenger, who has not guided his side to a trophy since 2005,
recognises that league titles are not won and lost in
September.
"Do not forget Manchester United will have played at Liverpool
and at Chelsea, then they will play them again at home, so there is
plenty of room to recover," added Wenger.
Out-of-contract Brazilian midfielder Mineiro is reportedly
looking for a move to England, but Wenger was quick to rule out
Arsenal as a likely destination.
"At the moment we do not sign Mineiro - the questions (about
transfers) are endless here," he said.
"You have players who have no contracts who can sign anywhere
they want, but at the moment we are not on the verge of signing
anybody."