Theo Walcott names two Arsenal stars as Mikel Arteta's 'main weapon'

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The former winger believes Arsenal can go far in the Champions League this year
The former winger believes Arsenal can go far in the Champions League this year

THEO WALCOTT has named the two Arsenal stars that he "simply loves watching" this season.

Walcott was known for his exciting wing play and eye for goal during his playing days and has named two wingers who possess that quality in abundance.

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Walcott was known for his wing play in his pompCredit: AFP or licensors

Speaking to Arsenal club media, Walcott said that Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka are the players that get him out of his seat the most.

Speaking ahead of Arsenal's 6-0 victory over Lens he said: "The manager (Arsene Wenger) said to me to change the game, to use my pace, do what I’m good at.

"It frustrates me still when I see wingers not using their pace. It’s your main weapon, exploit it. That’s why I love watching Martinelli and Saka now. Defenders hate you running at them."

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Both Saka and Martinelli got in on the goals in the 6-0 rout yesterday, as Arsenal got revenge for their 2-1 away loss to the Ligue 1 side in October.

There's real excitement building as to what Arsenal could do in the Champions League this season after their win confirmed they would top the group.

And Walcott said on the team's prospects: "I think it’s really interesting, because Arsenal haven’t been in the Champions League for a few years, but I do feel a lot of teams will fear playing this team.

"I think at some point this season Mikel might have to make a decision about what he wants to prioritise, because I can see Arsenal being right in contention until the end of the season, and it might be a case of deciding which one he wants to go for.

"It’s going to be interesting, but there’s no doubt the club are moving the right way under Mikel, and it’s looking really exciting."

Earlier this week, Walcott delighted Arsenal fans when he launched a dig at rivals Spurs following their 2-1 loss at the hands of Aston Villa.

On Ollie Watkins' winner against Tottenham, Walcott said: "I lived off running in behind Tottenham in particular so I'm happy with that."

Arsenal will look to build on their stunning win at home to Lens when they host Wolves at 3pm on Saturday.

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Walcott said he loves the wing play of Gabriel Martinelli
Walcott said he loves the wing play of Gabriel MartinelliCredit: Getty
Alongside Bukayo Saka
Alongside Bukayo SakaCredit: Getty

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