Wenger: Consistency is key to success

29 December 2010 09:30
Arsene Wenger has challenged his young Arsenal side to deliver consistency as they look to build on victory over title rivals Chelsea by seeing off Barclays Premier League strugglers Wigan. The Gunners finally ended their hoodoo against the Blues with a 3-1 triumph at Emirates Stadium which boosted their championship challenge while also casting Carlo Ancelotti's out-of-form side adrift as they now sit down in fifth place. There is, though, little time for Arsenal to revel in a first win over Chelsea in six attempts as they head up to the DW Stadium, where they will be without captain Cesc Fabregas after he collected a fifth booking. With the Gunners three points behind leaders Manchester United, Wenger knows there can be no margin of error. "The win over Chelsea keeps us in touch with the top teams, and also what is very important as well is that it can strengthen the belief we will have our say in this championship," maintained the Arsenal manager. "The most consistent team will make it in the end, and that is what is at stake. Let's see if we can turn up with a fantastic performance now on Wednesday night."

Source: PA