Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is happy to include Robin van Persie in his squad for tonight's clash at Tottenham. Wenger believes Arsenal's title challenge would be several points better off but for Van Persie's injury.

"He is a very important player for this club," said Wenger. "He is important for the confidence. He can make the final ball, he is good on set-pieces, he can score goals, so we are very happy to have him back. The sadness was that we lost him so early in the season."