Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger described his team's 1-0 win against
Liverpool as a "massive" result as they reduced the gap to leaders
Chelsea to six points.
Abou Diaby scored the only goal of the game after 72 minutes
and results elsewhere provided the Gunners with hope their title
challenge may not yet be over.
Chelsea lost 2-1 at Everton while Manchester United could
only draw 1-1 with Aston Villa to allow the Gunners to pull back
ground after losing to both their rivals in their previous two
games.
"It is a fantastic night for the club," Wenger told Sky
Sports.
"It is a massive result for us after being massively
disappointed in the last two games.
"The players showed great mental strength against a very
disciplined team.
"Nobody can imagine how hard it is to play Manchester United,
Chelsea and Liverpool on the trot without having time to recover.
"To now be only six points behind is great."
Wenger had maintained his side were still capable of lifting
the title following their previous two defeats and his conviction
was hardened by tonight's results.
"Let's win our games. As I've said, we will fight until the
last moment in the season and the players showed that tonight," he
said.
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez felt his side should have been
awarded a penalty in injury time when Gunners skipper Cesc Fabregas
appeared to handle the ball while blocking Steven Gerrard's
free-kick.
"It was very clear. It was unbelievable to see the replay and
wonder why the referee did not give it," the Spaniard said.
"I think it is very clear.
"But I think we also have to analyse the game not just one
mistake. In the second half we were pushing and I think we could
have got at least a point."
