Wenger predicts tight finish

Arsene Wenger believes the Barclays Premier League title race will go to the wire after seeing his Arsenal side’s ambitions boosted by the 1-0 win over Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium.

The Gunners had started the day nine points adrift and seemingly no longer genuine contenders following successive defeats to Manchester United and, on Sunday, Chelsea.

However, the deficit was narrowed to six points after Abou Diaby’s header earned the three points against Liverpool, United drew 1-1 at Aston Villa and leaders Chelsea lost 2-1 at Everton.

“I believe we will fight until the last second of the season, and that’s what we want to continue to do,” said Wenger.

“We believe we have a chance and you could see again that Chelsea lost, Manchester United dropped points, so it is open for everybody.”