By Richard Clarke
Nicklas Bendtner struck deep, deep, deep into injury time to keep Arsenal's title bid on track at Emirates Stadium on Saturday.
Manchester United's early defeat at home to Chelsea had given Arsène Wenger's side the chance to make up significant ground at the top.
But Wolves scrapped and smothered the home side all afternoon until the big Danish striker headed home Bacary Sagna's cross with only seconds to go.
The victory leaves Arsenal three points off leaders Chelsea with only five games remaining
The critics' knives would have been sharpened if the visitors had held on this afternoon. Wolves keeper Macrus Hahnemann made a string of saves amid overwhelming pressure. Eduardo and the impressive Theo Walcott were denied in the first half, Tomas Rosicky was repelled in the second.
Karl Henry's dismissal in the 65th minute made the traffic even more one-way in the final stages. When Walcott miscued with a minute to go, the last chance seemed to have gone. But seconds later, the England winger set up Sagna to whip over a cross from the right and Bendtner steered home a strong header.
In the space of four days, Arsenal have once again put their resilience on show. Battered by Barcelona, restrained by Wolves, they came through each time at the death.
Those searching for weakness in Wenger's side will have to look elsewhere for a little longer. KEEP READING
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