Last Updated: Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:27
Nicklas Bendtner believes his return to the Arsenal team can reignite their title campaign after the Gunners defeat to Man Utd.
Arsene Wenger's men went down 3-1 to their title rivals last weekend and face the prospect of all but being out of the title picture if they lose at Chelsea on Sunday.
Bendtner came on for the last 20 minutes against United and is pushing for a recall to the first team when they travel to Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
The Danish international has now backed himself to help Arsenal in their title campaign as they look to close the six-point gap on the league leaders.
"We didn't get going against Manchester United but now we get another chance on Sunday which we must take 100 per cent," said Bendtner.
"We've still got a chance if we win that match. If not? Well, then it's hard to say how it will develop.
"I've played two games because there haven't been other strikers available, so we took a bit of a chance with my fitness.
"But when I get back to full strength, I'll be able to make a major impact."