Wenger targets title after another win

BOLTON, England: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insisted his side was now a genuine title contenders after goals from Cesc Fabregas and Fran Merida helped it beat Bolton 2-0 at the Reebok Stadium.

Sunday's success left the third-placed Gunners just three points behind Premier League leaders Chelsea and they will go top, on goal difference, if they beat Bolton again at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday in a fixture re-arranged following the recent cold snap in Britain.

After losing 3-0 at home to Chelsea on Nov 29, Wenger's men were written off as potential champions but have since gone eight matches unbeaten to transform their season.