Henry and Sol win Final battle

13 April 2012

Arsenal today received a twin boost for their assault on the Double.

Last night's 2-0 victory at Bolton leaves them needing just a point at Manchester United next week to clinch the Premiership title.

And they will have both Sol Campbell and Thierry Henry fit for the FA Cup Final against Chelsea in Cardiff on Saturday.

Campbell and the French striker were both on the bench at the Reebok Stadium, with Henry a particular concern following an injury scare.

Henry is certain to return, though, on Saturday with Sylvain Wiltord relegated to the bench.

Wiltord scored the second first-half goal that put last night's result beyond doubt after Fredrik Ljungberg bagged his 16th of the season.

But manager Arsene Wenger is confronted with a selection dilemma in defence as Tony Adams, last night's replacement for Campbell, was crucial to the victory over Bolton.

Campbell confirmed he will be fit after having to go off in the FA Cup semi-final against Middlesbrough with hamstring trouble. The England star said: "I should be all right to play. It is getting better all the time. Now I must see if I am selected."

Wenger also believes that the players are now making up for the disappointments of recent seasons.

Arsenal have finished runners-up to United in each of the last three seasons and were beaten by Liverpool-in last year's FA Cup Final. He said: "For a long time the team have had a special spirit and mental strength and I feel that every day.

"But they know it is not done. They are very happy, but will keep concentrating. There is a team spirit among the players after the frustrations of the last two to three years, and they said 'we want to be first this time'.

"They are confident after the results have come one after another, but they want to keep focused and win the title."

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