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Theo Walcott believes Arsenal's late goals are the mark of Premier League champions
Scoring late shows useful steeliness...
16 Mar 2010 16:38:00
By Zack Wilson
Arsenal forward Theo Walcott believes his side's ability to win games with late goals is the mark of title-challenging side.
An injury time strike at Hull City earned a 2-1 win for Arsene Wenger's men at the weekend and scoring late on has become something of a trend for the north Londoners.
Many in recent seasons have questioned Arsenal's ruthlessness and resolve under Wenger as the trophy drought has continued at the Emirates, but Walcott thinks that such assumptions are outdated now.
"That is the sign of champions, to go to the final minute," Walcott told the Gunners' official website.
"We're showing great character."
Meanwhile, Walcott believes that his return to full fitness after spending much of the season battling injury almost makes him like a new signing for Arsenal.
"It's been very frustrating with injury after injury this season," he admitted.
"To start that game (against Burnley) and play very well then not to play Porto was disappointing because I just want to play. I feel as fit as ever.
"It's nice to come on and make a difference but I want to be starting most games. If I can show my support by coming off the bench I'll do a job.
"I've missed a long period of games and hopefully I'll be like a new signing and can bring something different to the team that we haven't got and push on for this title. It will be a very good one for the neutral."
An injury time strike at Hull City earned a 2-1 win for Arsene Wenger's men at the weekend and scoring late on has become something of a trend for the north Londoners.
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Many in recent seasons have questioned Arsenal's ruthlessness and resolve under Wenger as the trophy drought has continued at the Emirates, but Walcott thinks that such assumptions are outdated now.
"That is the sign of champions, to go to the final minute," Walcott told the Gunners' official website.
"We're showing great character."
Meanwhile, Walcott believes that his return to full fitness after spending much of the season battling injury almost makes him like a new signing for Arsenal.
"It's been very frustrating with injury after injury this season," he admitted.
"To start that game (against Burnley) and play very well then not to play Porto was disappointing because I just want to play. I feel as fit as ever.
"It's nice to come on and make a difference but I want to be starting most games. If I can show my support by coming off the bench I'll do a job.
"I've missed a long period of games and hopefully I'll be like a new signing and can bring something different to the team that we haven't got and push on for this title. It will be a very good one for the neutral."
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