Wenger: Emirates must be fortress to sustain title run

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes his side’s form at Emirates Stadium will dictate whether they can mount a sustained challenge for the Barclays Premier League title.

The Gunners head into today’s showdown with leaders Chelsea unbeaten — kicking off their European campaign with victory in Montpellier before battling to a draw at Manchester City, then sweeping past Southampton 6-1 and thumping Coventry by the same scoreline to reach the last 16 of the Capital One Cup.

After a goalless draw on the opening day with Sunderland, Wenger has challenged his side to make Emirates Stadium a fortress as they look to last the distance this time around.