Wenger hails maturing Gunners

(12-09-2010) A young Arsenal side showed a stern test of character in dispatching 10-man Bolton 4-1 on Saturday, claims Gunners boss Arsene Wenger. Goals from new signings Laurent Koscielny, Marouane Chamakh, as well as by Alex Song (Arsenal's 1,000th EPL goal under manager Arsene Wenger) and substitute Carlos Vela kept the north Londoners in touch with league leaders Chelsea. "We have had two games, at Blackburn and today, which we certainly would not have taken six points from two years ago," commented Wenger. "The players can handle these situations.” He added: “Overall it was a competitive game where we dominated and created many chances, but when you play against Bolton, as long as you don't kill the game off, they can score - you can dominate 80% of the game and still lose.” Bolton had centre-back Gary Cahill red-carded for a challenge from behind on Chamakh.