shot-button
Subscription Subscription
Home > Sports News > Cricket News > Article > Arsenal need to win something now Walcott

Arsenal need to win something now: Walcott

Updated on: 06 April,2013 04:30 AM IST  | 
AFP |

Theo Walcott has told his Arsenal teammates they need to have loftier ambitions than just qualifying for the Champions League.

Arsenal need to win something now: Walcott

Arsene Wenger’s side will reclaim a top four position in the Premier League if they win at West Bromwich Albion today as London rivals Chelsea are not in action until the following day. Wenger has made it clear he regards qualifying for the Champions League as a bigger achievement than winning a domestic cup, which the Gunners haven’t managed since their 2005 FA Cup success.


Theo Walcott
Arsenal winger Theo Walcott


Yet Arsenal supporters have been infuriated by the barren run and Walcott admits he is also tired of watching United, Chelsea and Manchester City finish on top of the pile.u00a0Despite their inconsistent performances this season, England winger Walcott believes Arsenal have enough quality to aim for first place next season rather than settling for a top four finish. “There’s great potential there,” Walcott said.

“We’ve had too much experience now to be challenging for fourth. We need to be challenging for the Premier League because that’s what we want to be known for. We want to be in the history books, we need to win something now,” he added.u00a0Walcott is one of a number of Arsenal players who could miss the Albion game because of injury, with midfielder Jack Wilshere also sidelined.

The England pair are back in training however and are likely to return for the visit of Norwich the following week.u00a0Spanish left-back Nacho Monreal is available to play after he was hurt in a collision with a goal-post in last week’s 4-1 victory over Reading, a result that was Arsenal’s third straight victory. That contrasted with just one win in the four games before those and Walcott has called for greater consistency in the coming months. “We shouldn’t have to get a bad result and then perform well in the next game,” he said.


"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!


Mid-Day Web Stories

Mid-Day Web Stories

This website uses cookie or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. OK