Arsenal closed to within three points of Premier League leaders Chelsea upon beating Bolton Wanderers 2-0 on Sunday. In-form striker Cesc Fabregas hit the opener two minutes from the half-hour mark with a powerful low shot. Fran Merida sealed the Gunners' victory after scoring his maiden Premiership goal 12 minutes from time. Arsenal are now third with 35 points, two adrift of bitter rivals and defending champions Manchester United.