Theo Walcott answered his critics by scoring the key goal in Arsenal's 3-1 win over Burnley here on Saturday as the Gunners went level on points with Premier League leaders Chelsea
Theo Walcott answered his critics by scoring the key goal in Arsenal's 3-1 win over Burnley here on Saturday as the Gunners went level on points with Premier League leaders Chelsea
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Theo Walcott celebrates a goal with Andrey Arshavin during Arsenal's 3-1 win over Burnley in the EPL on Saturday. PIC/ GETTY IMAGES |
Walcott was heavily criticised by former England winger Chris Waddle in midweek following a mediocre display in England's 3-1 friendly win over Egypt at Wembley but his goal on the hour helped secure Arsenal's fourth successive victory to keep the Gunners in the hunt for the English top-flight title.
However, the loss of Fabregas is another headache for Wenger, with the influential Spain midfielder now a doubt for the Champions League last 16 second leg tie against Porto on Tuesday.
Arsenal captain Fabregas fired the hosts ahead at the Emirates Stadium before David Nugent's equaliser.
But Walcott's fine strike and a late goal from substitute Andrey Arshavin condemned second-bottom Burnley to a 14th away defeat.
Arsenal are still stinging from the bitter fall-out of Aaron Ramsey's horror injury at Stoke last weekend and the Wales midfielder has received a staggering 50,000 messages of support. Arsenal's players wore 'Get Well Soon Aaron' T-shirts underneath their jerseys and Wenger must have privately feared a repeat of the wobble that afflicted the Gunners after striker Eduardo's injury.
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