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Fulham v Arsenal preview

goonerlad — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:22:31 +0000

Arsenal’s Andrey Arshavin returns after three games out with injury while Theo Walcott could feature in his first game of the season for the Gunners.

But Manuel Almunia is still out with a chest infection so Vito Mannone is likely to deputise in goal again.

Roy Hodgson will once again ring the changes after fielding a second-string line-up against Manchester City in the midweek Carling Cup defeat.

Hodgson made 11 changes from the side that lost to Wolves last weekend.

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Beckham backs Walcott

goonerlad — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 08:03:10 +0000

David Beckham last night backed Theo Walcott to come through the toughest test of his fledgling England career.

The Arsenal winger was substituted at half-time in Kazakhstan as Fabio Capello showed he can be ruthless even towards England’s best young stars.

Walcott, 20, burst onto the world stage with his stunning hat-trick which tore Croatia apart in Zagreb last September.

But since dislocating his shoulder before the friendly against Germany in November and missing much of the season through injury, he has struggled to play such a key role for Capello.

Arsenal’s disappointing domestic run-in saw his form dip and he now faces a battle to keep his place in the starting line-up for England’s World Cup qualifier with Andorra on Wednesday.

But Beckham had words of encouragement for his young protege as Walcott looks to follow in the former England captain’s illustrious foot steps down the right wing.

Walcott: ‘We can definitely win trophies’

goonerlad — Fri, 08 May 2009 09:03:38 +0000

Theo Walcott spoke to Arsenal.com shortly after signing a new long-term contract with Arsenal. Read on for the full transcript of his interview.

Theo, how pleased are you to have signed a new contract with Arsenal Football Club?

I’m absolutely delighted. The hard work over the years and the belief of the team, the boss and everyone on the staff, everyone has got behind me which is brilliant and it’s a shame I’ve had some injuries this year but hopefully I just want to have unbelievable seasons to come and hopefully get some trophies on the table.

Does this show how happy and settled you are with your game right now?

Yes I’m absolutely delighted. The way the boss has managed all the team, the players he brings in just settle into the team straight away and just be part of it. It’s fantastic to work with the best manager in the world I’d say, and the stadium behind me is just an unbelievable place to play at as well and I just want to continue playing my football at this club.

Read the rest of Theo’s interview here at Arsenal.Com