Arsenal go into the International break with plenty to smile about after back-to-back 4-1 wins in the Champions League and English Premiership.

The Gunners, who are on 25 points like reigning champions Manchester United but with a game in hand, can go top if they beat Chelsea at the Emirates and then secure all three points from the Bolton one.

Arsene Wenger

On being contenders for the Premiership, manager Arsene Wenger said:

The desire is there. We just want to strengthen our belief.

The most important factor is we play for each other as we do. We have to focus on our performance and continue to develop our style of play.

We were out of it (the title race) last year after we lost five games in 14. Two years ago, though, we were close to winning it, people forget that. We will keep our humility and play our game.

We have scored 36 goals in the league. That is not a coincidence. We can score goals. I feel as though we have a good balance between offensive and defence.