Source: Daily_Mail
Theo Walcott's return boosts Arsenal's title challenge ahead of Bolton visit
Arsene Wenger has received mixed injury news for Wednesday night's visit by Bolton, which could see Arsenal overtake Chelsea at the top of the table. [LNB]Theo Walcott is available after being out for a month with a side strain, while Denilson is also back following a rib problem.[LNB]Available: Arsenal star Theo Walcott [LNB]But Samir Nasri and Aaron Ramsey are out for three weeks after suffering hamstring and thigh injuries in the build-up to Sunday's 2-0 win at the Reebok. [LNB]Fran Merida, who scored his first League goal after coming off thebench at Bolton, is also missing with a swollen ankle. Wenger expectsto have Nicklas Bendtner back for the trip to Aston Villa a weektomorrow. [LNB]The Denmark striker has not played since a hernia operation inNovember. And Wenger has not given up hope of seeing Robin van Persieplay again before the end of the season. [LNB]Van Persie has been out since November after injuring an ankle onduty with Holland. But the Dutchman is recovering well from surgery andWenger said: 'He has come back (to the training ground) and is doing aswell as you can at this stage. He is out of his boot and walks normallybut thinks he will be playing by mid-April.' [LNB] Arsenal will go top if they beat Bolton by two clear goals andWenger said: 'It's important psychologically. We have a goodopportunity at home to do it.'[LNB] VIDEO: Keeping Fabregas fit is key to our title challenge, says WengerIt's snow joke! Arshavin is amazed that English can't cope with bad weatherPhilippe Senderos ends Arsenal nightmare with loan move to CelticARSENAL FC
