Manager Arsene Wenger is convinced something is finally happening at Arsenal again - and everyone can 'smell ' it . The Gunners romped to a 4-1 win over Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium in Saturday 's lunchtime kick-off , which was a seventh successive Barclays Premier League victory and moved them up into second place . While Manchester City could reclaim second by beating Crystal Palace on Monday and the title looks out of reach as Chelsea remain seven points ahead with a match in hand , there is no doubt when Wenger has all of his squad available Arsenal are capable of giving anyone a run for their money . Right back Hector Bellerin gave Arsenal the lead with a superb left-foot curling into the corner to get things going at the Emirates Stadium . Bellerin broke the Emirates deadlock for Arsenal , cutting in from his native right-hand side and curling a left-foot strike into the corner . Although there was disappointment at failure to progress in Europe following elimination by Monaco , the prospect of an improved league finish and successful FA Cup defence remains very much on the agenda . Wenger , who was often criticised over the direction of his team following almost a decade without a trophy , feels finally things are starting to come together . 'We have a good mentality and good cohesion in the team , ' he said . 'There is something happening , that shows you that they are ready to fight for each other . Mesut Ozil is congratulated by his team-mates after his magnificent free-kick on the half hour mark put Arsenal fully in control of the game . 'You can see that , you ca n't cheat on that , people smell that . 'It of course is a good basis , and defensively we are getting better . ' Following a poor start to the campaign , Arsenal were expected to struggle to sustain a place in the top four . Wenger , though , will not get complacent . ' I am old enough to know that things are never as comfortable as they look , but what is true is that it 's in our hands . How well we deal with the situation now will be important , ' he said . Alexis Sanchez celebrates with Olivier Giroud after his stunning strike from just outside the penalty area made it 3-0 to Arsenal in the first half . Wenger has his sights set on getting as close to Chelsea as possible , with the leaders set to come to the Emirates Stadium on April 26 . ' I am a competitor and what that means is you have to go as high and as far as you can . When you go home if somebody was better than us , then 'well done ' , but we have to have given our best until the end and that is what I would like to do , ' he said . 'Let 's give everything to do it and see what happens . But Olivier Giroud ended any hopes of a Liverpool comeback by smashing in a fantastic fourth for Arsenal in stoppage time . 'We are in a good position , with four games at home and only three away . 'We are on a good run , so I would say that it will be down to how we can maintain that focus and level of urgency between now and the end of the season . ' After failing to make the most of their positive start on Saturday , Arsenal had to soak up some pressure from Liverpool , with Raheem Sterling failing to capitalise when put in on goal . A huge flag is waved as Nacho Monreal and Giroud are among the first team-mates to congratulate the unlikely opening goalscorer . The Gunners finally broke the deadlock through the unlikely source of full-back Hector Bellerin , who slotted home a fine left-foot curling effort on 37 minutes . It proved the catalyst for an onslaught , with Mesut Ozil 's free-kick and a rocket by Alexis Sanchez on the stroke of half-time effectively ending the contest . After Arsenal 's tempo dropped , Liverpool reduced the arrears with a penalty from Jordan Henderson , but following the dismissal of Emre Can for a second yellow card , Olivier Giroud cracked home a late fourth to cap a memorable afternoon 's work . Sanchez got in on the goalscoring act just before half-time , finding space outside the box to smash a drive over the head of keeper Mignolet . Wenger admits he has been impressed by the work-rate of both Bellerin and defensive midfielder Francis Coquelin , who were each drafted into the first-team as cover for injury , but are now an integral part of the side . Asked if either man was in his thoughts at the start of the season , Wenger said : 'Honestly , no . But my job is to remain open-minded and make decisions when you have to . ' ( I picked Bellerin against Liverpool ) because of his pace . ' I thought ( Daniel ) Sturridge would play and then Sterling would have gone on the flank . Francis Coquelin challenges Daniel Sturridge During the Barclays Premier League match at Emirates Stadium . 'Because of his low centre of gravity , Sterling changes direction very quickly and Hector is short as well . ' Wenger added : ' I think you also have to give credit to players who get less , such as Coquelin . 'In the first half he broke up many attacks in a convincing way . 'But honestly I could n't say that in my head ( at the start of the season ) Coquelin was one of the first-choice players . '
Arsenal maintained they superb run of form by thumping Liverpool . Arsene Wenger 's side moved into seventh place following the 4-1 victory . Wenger believes everyone can 'smell ' what is happening at the Emirates . However , French manager is refusing to get complacent with their form .