Podolski wants title challenge

 
Arsenal striker Lukas Podolski has admitted his four-month injury lay-off was difficult but is targeting the title now he's back fit. Podolski wants title challenge Podolski made his long-awaited Gunners return in the 3-1 win over West Ham on Boxing Day and marked the occasion with a late goal to help seal the victory which moved Arsene Wenger's side back to the top of the table. The Germany international admitted it was tough to deal with the lengthy absence caused by a hamstring injury but now he's back in first-team contention, he's keen to help his side in their title challenge. He said: "I have been out for a long time, four months.
It was not easy, but I was happy to play again. When you are out for a long time it is not easy, but I am happy to be back. "I have never had a muscle injury before so it was a new experience and not easy. It was a hamstring injury, my left one. They take a long time. It is nearly four months since I played. "Every morning you come in, you have treatment, you work to get fit while the others are working outside. It is not easy for the head, but this is the way and I am young enough to play a lot of matches." Podolski knows the season is now entering a crucial phase at the midway point and maintaining their good form is key. "Every match is important now, every match is about three points," he added. "We are top and of course we want to stay there. "It is not easy because there are five or six teams who are all strong this season, but we have a strong team and we will fight."