Wenger pleased to prove doubters wrong

Arsene Wenger feels his young Arsenal side have once again shown they possess the qualities needed to sustain a challenge for the Barclays Premier League title.

Arsenal made it five wins from their last six matches with a resounding 4-1 victory at crisis club Portsmouth last night.

The Gunners are now just four points behind leaders Chelsea with a game in hand, a situation which seemed inconceivable following last month’s crushing home defeat by the Blues.

The visitors were always in command at Fratton Park after Eduardo’s free-kick had deflected in off Younes Kaboul.

Samir Nasri drilled in a second just before half-time and teenager Aaron Ramsey smashed home a third on 69 minutes. Although Nadir Belhadj pulled a goal back, Cameroon midfielder Alex Song nodded in a fourth with 10 minutes left.

“We were very up for it in midfield and dominated where, a few weeks ago, people thought we were not capable of that,” said Wenger.

“I am not surprised at what we’ve done since Chelsea. When we lost 3-0 I think people at that time didn’t believe what I said. It’s good.

“It shows that not only I can be wrong, but you can all be wrong too.”