Wenger wary of title rivals
Arsene Wenger insists the Premier League title race remains wide
open after the conclusion of Grand Slam Sunday.
Arsenal and Manchester United stretched their advantage at the top
of the table with respective 1-0 victories over Chelsea and
Liverpool.
Chelsea are now six points adrift of the Gunners with the Anfield
side a further four back in fifth place, although Rafa Benitez's
men do still have one game in hand.
But Wenger insists that it would be foolish to write off any side
with over half of the season still to be played.
Consistent
He told Sky Sports: "It's very difficult, there's nothing
decisive.
"Liverpool have dropped some points at home and they will need to
come back, but they are still in it.
"Chelsea have showed they have the strength to fight for the
championship.
"At the moment the most consistent are Man Utd and Arsenal."
Wenger was delighted with the way his side responded to a recent
run of one point from two matches after a draw at Newcastle and
defeat at Middlesbrough.
Outstanding
He added: "We have showed great mental strength again to bounce
back after the loss at Middlesbrough and we have shown that we are
resilient and ready to fight for every ball.
"It was a tough game, locked in the first half, open in the second
one where there were a few times when we should have scored the
second goal.
"As long as you don't do that with a team like Chelsea throwing
everything forward you can concede a goal.
"Our defence was outstanding because not only did they keep a clean
sheet but they scored a goal as well. Overall, I felt it was a
great football game."
