Bolton Wanderers-Arsenal Preview

Posted Friday, September 10, 2010 by YAHOO Sport

LONDON (SE) - Arsenal midfielder Denilson has urged his team-mates to treat Bolton like Chelsea and Manchester United when they visit the Emirates on Saturday.

Denilson, 22, is set to make his first start of the season after a stint on the sidelines with a back injury.

The Brazilian hopes to be ready for the Premier League fixture but could fall short after playing just 90 minutes of reserve team action.

Denilson said: “When you play a team like Bolton you cannot think that it is going to be an easy game.

“You have to think it is a good game, a brilliant game and you have to win. It is the same as if you play Chelsea or Manchester United. You have to focus for every game.

“You have a good opportunity to win. You always do when you play at home but you can not treat this game lightly.

“It is going to be a tough game. They have some really class players and they are in good form, so I expect a good game.”

New boy Sebastian Squillaci has pleaded with boss Arsene Wenger to throw him into the Premier League title race as soon as possible.

Squillaci, 30, joined the Gunners from Seville last week and the Frenchman feels he is ready for England’s top flight.

Squillaci said: “I am 100 percent ready to play against Bolton. I want to be a part of the title race as soon as possible.

“It is not up to me though, it is up to the manager and coaches but if they need me, I will be here to play.”

Wenger faces another injury headache with winger Theo Walcott out for an expected six weeks with an ankle injury.

Dutch striker Robin Van Persie is also out with an ankle problem with Nasri (knee), Aaron Ramsey (Leg) and Nicklas Bendtner (groin) all sidelined.

Bolton boss Owen Coyle has urged backup goalkeeper Adam Bogdan to grab his chance against Arsenal on Saturday.

With Jussi Jaaskelainen suspended and Ali Al Habsi on loan at Wigan, the 22-year-old Hungarian could be put straight in the firing line.

Coyle said: “We always had the belief in Adam to come in and push Jussi and that is exactly what has happened.

“He has the potential to be a very good goalkeeper and we have no fears about him playing at the Emirates.

“He has played well against Southampton and Birmingham so far and he has what it takes to be a top player. He needs the experience in the cups though.

“He has made saves that the best of keepers would be proud of and I think he can show the world what he is made of at Arsenal.”

Coyle faces no fresh injury concerns ahead of the Arsenal match with Sean Davis (knee), Ivan Klasnic (thigh), Gavin McCann (ankle) and Joey O’Brien (foot) all out.