WALCOTT MAKES SWIFT RETURN

Following Arsene Wenger’s damming reports after Walcott received a hamstring injury against Chelsea which suggested the pacey winger would not play again this season and would most likely not be available for England’s Euro 2012 campaign, both England and Arsenal have received an unexpected boost as it seems that the 23 year old is likely to be available for the Gunner’s final league fixture away at West Brom. This would be his final chance to impress new England Manger Roy Hodgson, who will be overseeing his final game as the Baggies Boss.

News of Walcott’s fitness will be a big boost to Hodgson who will need many of the established England players fit for what is set to be a difficult tournament this summer. The Arsenal manger has already announced his belief that Walcott will be a key performer for England this summer after what he believes to be the best season of the winger’s career. Walcott himself has also suggested he is feeling in top form coming into the tournament and is ready to step up to the challenge ahead of him.

Nevertheless, Walcott may find his place both internationally and for his club under attack. With the signing of Lukas Podolski confirmed, the England international may find that a good international tournament is vital to retaining his first team status for next season. This may not be so easily done, with fellow team mate Alex Oxdlade-Chamberlin as well as Daniel Sturridge and Adam Johnson to name a few, battling for a place out wide for England this summer.

The arsenal winger has admitted himself that he needs to add goals to his game to avoid becoming too one dimensional and over reliant on his pace. This may be an issue that needs addressing sooner rather than later should Walcott wish to remain at the top of the sport.

Van Persie and Theo Walcott post-Aston Villa Interview

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ARTETA: POWER ON THROUGH

Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta has said that the club should not take the foot off the pedal at this crucial stage in the season. Arsenal have been in spectacular form in recent weeks, which has helped them grab the third place, with only a few matches remaining in the Premier league. After the 3-0 win over Aston Villa during the weekend, Arsenal almost cement their place in the third position. It will guarantee them entry into the group stages of the Champions League directly unlike the fourth position, which demands a separate qualifying stage. The 0-0 draw for Tottenham and Chelsea in their match was just one of the good results for Arsenal during the weekend.

Following the 3-0 win over Aston Villa, Arsenal have won the last seven Premier league matches without an exception. Arsenal won the match following goals from Theo Walcott, Kieran Gibbs, and Mikel Arteta. It was one of the few matches striker Robin van Persie has not scored. Tottenham currently trail Arsenal by three points, while Arsenal are above Chelsea by a massive eight points in the table. Despite this significant advantage, Arteta has said that they should not take their foot off the pedal now, as there is always a danger of opponents like Tottenham and Chelsea catching up.

“If anyone thinks it’s all done now, then they are making a big mistake. We can’t take our foot off the pedal now. We have won seven in a row now, which is very difficult in the Premier League nowadays, and we have done it well, playing some high-tempo football, but there are some tough, tough games coming up in our last eight matches,” Arteta said. Arsenal have also closed the gap on second place to Manchester City to just 12 points in the last few weeks.

Arsenal Vs Aston Villa 3-2 – Robin Van Persie & Theo Walcott Interviews – January 29 2012 – FA Cup

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Theo Walcott-Sprint Test

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