Arsene Wenger: 'It was a good test for our defence'

Overall it was a competitive game against Bolton on Saturday where we dominated and created many chances.

Mind you it was also the kind of game that you can drop points in if you don't kill the game off.

You can dominate 80 per cent of the time and still lose against Bolton because one or two balls, throw-ins or set pieces, can be dangerous and they are a good side in midfield as well.

They marked us very tightly and I think that led to a very physical game but they played well too. Owen Coyle uses the strong points of his team and I believe they have a good mixture between playing on the ground and being more direct.

It was a good test for our centre backs on Saturday and they did very well with Squillaci making his debut. But overall I am pleased with the performance of the whole team.

Bolton had full commitment but we needed to be patient, get our technique and passing to prevail and I was confident that it would. It was important not to make a second mistake after we conceded the equaliser.

I don't think Koscielny and Squillaci will have 18 or 19 home games like that! It was a good test for them and what I like is, for example, when Koscielny was knocked down he came back and still won every header after that. For somebody coming from the French league that is a good sign.

Cesc Fabregas was impressive. I have seen quite a few good performances from him and it is difficult to compare them. We play the game he loves to play and the game turns around him. He grew up in this team and to make this team win will be a bigger achievement than anything else.

Jack Wilshere started as well and he has every chance of playing a number of games this season. He is 18 years old but I consider him a player of the first-team squad. When he is on the pitch he is completely in the game.