Wenger still up for title challenge
Arsene Wenger has said he is happy with where his side currently are in the English Premier League battle.
The Arsenal boss sees his side sitting in third place in the Premier League, three points behind leaders Chelsea, and two off Manchester United who have played a game more.
However, Arsenal failed to make up ground on their rivals this weekend as a late Tomas Rosicky equaliser was needed to snatch a 2-2 draw at home to Everton.
The loss of points was softened as United could only manage a draw against Birmingham, but Wenger has admitted the absence of Alex Song for the Everton game was a blow to the team.
Song has departed for the African Cup of Nations and the French boss said it was a similar situation to when Arsenal lost Robin van Persie, and that the team needs time to “find a new balance”.
However, he remains happy that Arsenal are still embroiled in the battle to win the Premier League title this season.
“Before the season of course, I would have signed to be this close in the race at this stage,” said Wenger.
“But you could see from Saturday that every game is difficult and as soon as you drop your level a little bit you are in danger.”
Wenger recently said that he could be looking for a new striker during the January transfer window as van Persie is a long-term injury victim and there are also fears over Nicklas Bendtner.
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Doesnt Wenger’s comments prove he knows we are not capable of wining te championship, Saying he would sign for us to be in this position.
sure i agree – what the hell does he mean. its evident most supporters are tired of the club under-acheiving. he should’ve known song would need a replacement. Playing Vermaelen in that position was his answer @ the beginning of the season – so who’ll cover for him in defence. this guy should sign & show some balls in the trf market!
sure i agree – wenger will be his own demise in the transfer market. but im sure he’ll sign. Man City are also in the running now & if they can bolster their squad – the top three will be in huge shit!! the ball is in wenger’s court
I’m convinced that we should not win the EPL while Mr AW doesn’t participate actively in transfer market.
Except the miracle as said Arshavin,Arsenal can win the title race because of lack of strikers,a defensive midfielder,a central defender and high class goalkeeper.
Wenger is not in terrible trouble, Arsenal has played fairly well in Van Persie’s absence. But I do agree that the Gunners will likely need to add a true striker, because Arshavin looks more like a winger, and Eduardo has done little to prove he can fill the striker boots.