Wenger hails his gritty Gunners

LONDON - Arsene Wenger hailed Arsenal's battling 0-0 draw at Chelsea on Sunday as proof his players have the courage and commitment required to match the champion.

Wenger's side had endured a miserable run at Stamford Bridge in recent years, but it finally emerged unscathed from west London thanks to an unusually feisty display.

In the recent past, Arsenal has been bullied into submission by the Blues, losing five years in a row at the Bridge.