Wenger retains title dreams

Defiant Arsene Wenger insists his young Arsenal side have the fight needed to force themselves back into the Barclays Premier League title race – and maintained all was not lost despite a crushing 3-0 home defeat by leaders Chelsea.

Carlo Ancelotti’s men – who restored their lead on Manchester United to five points – grabbed a brace at the end of a first half in which the hosts had enjoyed plenty of possession, but without really troubling Peter Cech.