Source: Team_Talk
Wenger backs Denilson to shine
Cameroon international Song played his last game in the FA Cup third-round win at West Ham before jetting off to Angola for the African Nations Cup.[LNB]Wenger has plenty of options for the role which has seen Song help protect Cesc Fabregas and allow the captain - now set to return for the trip to the Reebok next weekend - more freedom to support the attack.[LNB]Denilson is fit again following a back problem, and the Arsenal manager believes the Brazilian - who turns 22 in February - can rise to the challenge.[LNB]Wenger said: "Denilson has 150 games in the Premier League. People do not notice how important he is for us and he can play in every single position in midfield.[LNB]"He is very strong in reading the game and winning the ball back."[LNB]Wenger maintains his young Arsenal side have both the required hunger and mental strength to continue their march towards the top of the table.[LNB]The Gunners could move to within a point of leaders Chelsea if they beat Bolton, currently without a manager.[LNB]It is a remarkable turnaround in fortunes since being outmuscled 3-0 at home by Chelsea at the end of November.[LNB]In that period, Arsenal have recorded five wins from six Premier League games, while both Chelsea and second-placed Manchester United have struggled for consistency.[LNB]Wenger, though, never lost faith in his young Gunners to deliver.[LNB]"One month ago we were far from the top teams, and since have created momentum," he said.[LNB]"We refused to give up and continued to fight and believe in our strengths.[LNB]"The biggest test in our camp was the mental strengths of the players and the solidarity of the players. That has been tested.[LNB]"What we have realised in one month gives us a good springboard to go even further. Why should we stop here?[LNB]"The next two months will determine how ambitious and how hungry we are."[LNB]Wenger added: "It does not mean Chelsea or Manchester United do not have hunger - but what I know is that within our team we have a great hunger for success. We have great solidarity and team spirit.[LNB]"We are a team who has grown up together and wants to achieve things.[LNB]"We have not won anything yet together and that makes us hungry for success."[LNB]Wenger is on the market for some fresh talent to strengthen the squad, particularly with Holland international Robin van Persie a long-term absentee after suffering a knee injury.[LNB]However, the Arsenal manager maintains as yet, there are no fresh developments.[LNB]"Ideally because of the number of games you have in January, you want to act as quickly as possible, but at the moment it is very quiet," he said.[LNB]"You hear here and there a player is going, but there is always more talk in the media than movement and more speculation than acting."[LNB][LNB] Arsenal 1/5, Draw 5/1, Bolton 14/1
