Wenger boosted by victory

HULL, England - Arsene Wenger saw Arsenal maintain their Premier League title challenge with a 2-1 win at Hull and was then further buoyed by the imminent return of midfield star Cesc Fabregas.

Nicklas Bendtner's injury-time goal sealed a hard-fought win at struggling Hull to seal a fifth consecutive league victory and keep the pressure on title rivals Chelsea and Manchester United.

The dramatic finale mirrored Arsenal's recent success at Stoke City, and has seen them develop a reputation for leaving things uncomfortably late.