Arsenal Keep Eyes on the Title

15 Mar 2010

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has said that his side's dramatic victory over Hull over the weekend is a reflection of their growing belief of their ability to win the title.

The Gunners beat Hull 2-1 with Danish striker Nicklas Bendtner scoring in the third minute of injury time to secure all three points available for Arsenal.

"We will give absolutely everything to do it. You saw that in the game today," said Wenger.

"We were a bit jaded but we kept going. We needed the three points and we got it after the 90 minutes."

Arsenal are now level in the league with Chelsea, though the Blue's remain ahead thanks to goal difference.

Wenger has witnessed his side score in second-half injury-time in their last five successive matches.

“Maybe it is not good for my heart, but for the championship it is not bad," added Wenger.

Bendtner  snatched the injury time goal against Hull and has continued to silence critics after being slated for missing chances in Arsenal's 3-1 league win against Burnley.

He hit back mid-week a Champion's League match against Porto, scoring a hat-trick in a 5-0 victory.

Hull scored their equaliser against Arsenal courtesy of a penalty after Sol Campbell bought down Jan Vennegoor. Wenger conceded that Campbell indeed fouled the striker, but he back referee Andre Marriner's decision not to show a red card.

Though Hull's boss, Phil Brown, disagreed and showed pride in player's performance.

"The pivotal moment was undoubtedly in favour of Arsenal," said Brown.

"He should have been red-carded, it's as simple as that.

"He's denied a goal-scoring opportunity and under the letter of the law, he should have been red-carded.

"These players can hold their heads up high because of the determination and the pride in the performance they put in.

"Ten men have harried and chased one of the best teams in the country, if not in Europe, if not in the world."

Victor Chandler have 11/4 odds of Arsenal winning the Premiership title.