Wenger won’t give up title fight

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But while the England winger’s potential transfer value continues to soar with each superb display, it was the damage to Arsenal’s championship chances which proved even more costly.

Only an inspirational overhead kick by Thierry Henry which set up Freddie Ljungberg for a late equaliser prevented Wright-Phillips’ 30-yard drive from handing City their first Highbury win since 1975. However, in truth, the damage was already done. For with Chelsea again winning, Arsenal’s failure to keep pace with the leaders meant that the gap at the top has widened to a worrying seven points.