The Gunners currently sit top of the table following a weekend which saw them come from behind to win 3-1 at Bolton, while rivals Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United all dropped points.

However, following a hectic travel schedule, which included a Champions League trip to Kiev, Wenger will give nearly all of his first team a well-deserved rest tomorrow night when Coca-Cola Championship side Sheffield United are the visitors to Emirates Stadium.

The Arsenal manager firmly believes his squad have what it takes to stay the course and mount a sustained assault on the title.

"The results went for us over the weekend, but we produced a good performance. That is why we are very happy," Wenger told Arsenal TV Online.

"We look solid at the moment because we don't concede goals and when we concede them we respond.

"It means the team has transformed the disappointment of not winning the League last season to a bigger hunger."

Wenger, though, added: "It looks now that all the four teams have found their rhythm.

"The only question mark until now was Manchester United, but they gave a strong response at Chelsea and from now on it will be a very interesting battle."

Wenger's youngsters reached the Carling Cup semi-finals last season, before they lost over two legs to arch-rivals Tottenham, who went on to win the competition at Wembley.

The Gunners boss confirmed he would adopt the same approach once more - which means the likes of Wales Under-21 midfielder Aaron Ramsey, 16-year-old Jack Wilshere, Kieran Gibbs, reserve-team captain Gavin Hoyte and even first-year scholar Emmanuel Frimpong will get their chance.

"We have to keep our policy because we lost players in this competition that harmed our chances in the Champions League and the Premier League," said Wenger.

"No matter how far we go, we will keep our policy. Even in a stricter way than before."

The Arsenal manager is looking forward to seeing Arsenal's next generation in action against the Blades.

"It is a good opportunity always for us to develop what we feel is an important asset in our policy and give some chance to young players," he said.

"It's a very interesting period as well to discover our young players for our fans.

"We have great experiences in this Carling Cup and there is always a great excitement for the young players to play."

Wenger expects the Blades to provide a stern test for the young Gunners.

He said: "When you play a Championship team you know you get high pace and commitment.

"With Sheffield United it always is a very difficult game because we have had a few battles with them over the last 10 years.

"They are always a good footballing team with top level commitment."

Full-back Gael Clichy, meanwhile, could be fit for the weekend Premier League game with Hull after suffering a badly bruised shin following a strong challenge from Bolton's Kevin Davies at the Reebok Stadium on Saturday.

Wenger felt the incident deserved a red card, but insisted he is all in favour of a physical approach - provided it is within the rules.

"I agree football is a physical sport and a player who is not committed has nothing to do with this kind of level - one of the strengths of the English game is that kind of commitment and the way the referee keeps the flow going," the Arsenal boss said.

"What makes you more nervous is to cut the game off every two seconds because of a slight contact."

Wenger added: "Even in Manchester United versus Chelsea on Sunday, I felt the referee was a bit too protective sometimes.

"But that flow is fantastic for the game and some isolated incidents are down to detecting the intention of the player.

"I am always lenient if it is just to play the ball."