Wenger: title challenge starts here for Gunners

ARSENE WENGER is convinced his squad has enough depth to cope with a number of short-term injury problems, but accepts there is “not a lot of margin for error” if their Premier League title challenge is to last the distance.

The Gunners head into today’s clash against Everton at the Emirates Stadium without captain and centre-half William Gallas as well as full-back Bacary Sagna, who both picked up knocks while away with France.

Add to that the enforced absence of fellow defender Johan Djourou because of concussion and striker Nicklas Bendtner, who has an ankle problem, and suddenly Wenger’s options — particularly at the back — appear somewhat depleted.