Wenger upbeat despite draw

Arsene Wenger maintains Arsenal are still in a “strong position” to qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League despite throwing away victory as AZ Alkmaar snatched a stoppage-time equaliser in Holland last night.

Cesc Fabregas’ 35th-minute strike appeared to have set the Gunners on their way to a third straight European win, which would have seem then take control of Group H.