Theo Walcott led the way for Arsenal with a first-half brace that saw the Gunners defeat Basel 2-0 at the Emirates N FC's Gab Marcotti gives his reasons why Arsenal might have a better season than most people think. Theo Walcott praises his Arsenal teammates from their high intensity from the get-go versus Basel. Arsene Wenger believes it will be difficult for new England caretaker Gareth Southgate to ignore Theo Walcott's rich vein of form after his brace helped Arsenal register their first win of the Champions League campaign. Walcott bagged two first-half goals as Arsenal ran out 2-0 winners against Basel to take the Gunners joint top with Paris St Germain in Group A. The 27-year-old...
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