Gunners celebrate remarkable win

Two goals from Matthew Taylor either side of Abou Diaby's sending-off for a reckless challenge on Gretar Steinsson appeared to have given struggling Wanderers a much-needed boost.

However, in the second half William Gallas poked home a corner, before Robin van Persie equalised from the penalty spot and Jlloyd Samuel's own goal with seconds remaining capped a remarkable turnaround.

In the 14th minute Bolton forged ahead. From a throw-in El Hadji Diouf played in Steinsson down the right and the full-back curled in a superb cross which Taylor headed powerfully past Manuel Almunia from six yards.

Arsenal's problems worsened after 31 minutes when Diaby dived in studs-up on Steinsson's ankle and referee Chris Foy had no hesitation in showing a red card.

And just when it looked like they would get to half-time without further mishap, Taylor scored a fortuitous second in the 42nd minute.

Gavin McCann robbed Mathieu Flamini on the edge of his own penalty and when Diouf squared the ball Taylor's left-footed strike deflected off Gallas and past Almunia.

Out of nowhere Arsenal got themselves back in the match from Van Persie's 63rd-minute corner when Ivan Campo jumped but missed his header and Gallas stole in unmarked to score at the far post.

Six minutes later the Gunners were level when Van Persie converted from the penalty spot after Gary Cahill was adjudged to have brought down Alexander Hleb.

With seconds to go Arsenal snatched victory when Hleb's cross from the left took two deflections, the last off Samuel.