Arsenal winger Theo Walcott says the current Arsenal attack is better than the 2006 set up, which included Thierry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp and Robin van Persie. Walcott joined the Gunners in 2006 from Southampton.
Now, at the age of 25, Walcott says current team-mates Alexis Sanchez, Olivier Giroud, Danny Welbeck and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are stronger than their illustrious predecessors. He said: "I think this squad probably does beat it, but we need to prove it. When I came, it was Robert Pires and Freddie Ljungberg, Bergkamp, Thierry and Jose Antonio Reyes - that's some attacking force as well. When we go and achieve a little bit more than winning the FA Cup, then I think we can stand up and say this is the best attacking line up we've ever had."
Walcott has missed the entire season through injury but has followed the team closely. He describes Danny Welbeck as a "workaholic" and agrees with Oxlade-Chamberlain's comparison of Sanchez with a "Duracell bunny". He said: "Obviously there is me as well coming back, and then you have the likes of Aaron and Jack in midfield. The list goes on, that's how good we are going forward. It is a headache for the manager when you have that many great attacking options."
Arsenal are 7/1 at Bet365 to win the FA Cup again this season.
Shumar4life
9 years ago
I think that Arsenal this season has a good team, but they luckily avoid draw yesterday against Crystal Palace. They have good attack that is for sure, but they need to improve their defense if they want to be better team, and at the end if they want to catch some titles. Surely they have potential, they have money to...
I think that Arsenal this season has a good team, but they luckily avoid draw yesterday against Crystal Palace. They have good attack that is for sure, but they need to improve their defense if they want to be better team, and at the end if they want to catch some titles. Surely they have potential, they have money to spent, and their fans can dream about bright future for their team that is for sure
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newspiridon
9 years ago
At last when you hear of Arsenal, you should have fear of them. It was a redoubtable team with experienced players offering a good football. I can not say that now is not a team that you should not be afraid of. But the actual team is not a team like was in past. If they get a good day you can see a good football show from...
At last when you hear of Arsenal, you should have fear of them. It was a redoubtable team with experienced players offering a good football. I can not say that now is not a team that you should not be afraid of. But the actual team is not a team like was in past. If they get a good day you can see a good football show from them.
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galata86 9 years ago
OK guys but you must admit that this players in Arsenals attack today are also great. Alexis is on of the best attacker on the world, he played well in Barcelona and not to mention how he played in Udinese. Walcott is one of the quickest player on the world he have great ball control and he can be very dangerous for goal....
OK guys but you must admit that this players in Arsenals attack today are also great. Alexis is on of the best attacker on the world, he played well in Barcelona and not to mention how he played in Udinese. Walcott is one of the quickest player on the world he have great ball control and he can be very dangerous for goal. Giroud have great finishing and he can shot with his head very very good. So both attack (2006 and now) are great and I think that it is stupid to compare.
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sharpe
9 years ago
I'm also disagree with Theo Walcott, you can only smile on such a statement. Henry, Bergkamp, van Persie, I don't have to even comment these names and the results also shown which attack is better. But I think that Arsenals forwards now are not bad too, they can score in almost every game and if their defense plays like...
I'm also disagree with Theo Walcott, you can only smile on such a statement. Henry, Bergkamp, van Persie, I don't have to even comment these names and the results also shown which attack is better. But I think that Arsenals forwards now are not bad too, they can score in almost every game and if their defense plays like in 2-0 win against City they will win 90% of the games no matter who plays in front.
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kruno1414
9 years ago
If we watch the same club their only attack force is Alexis Sanchez, he plays really good , the others are not that good this season , Danny Welbeck is way beyond the expectations this season and i dont even have to mention Chamberlain and Giroud . Even if the team from 2006 had only Thierry Henry their attack would be...
If we watch the same club their only attack force is Alexis Sanchez, he plays really good , the others are not that good this season , Danny Welbeck is way beyond the expectations this season and i dont even have to mention Chamberlain and Giroud . Even if the team from 2006 had only Thierry Henry their attack would be better for me , Thierry was a monster !
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Johnajax 9 years ago
wow I can believe what Theo said. I think that attack from 2006 Arsenal is much much better and I think that can't compare. We have two legends like Thierry Henry and Denis Bergkamp, Van Persie who is still one of the best attackers in Premier league and a lot of other players like Ljungberg and Reyes and I think that Giroud...
wow I can believe what Theo said. I think that attack from 2006 Arsenal is much much better and I think that can't compare. We have two legends like Thierry Henry and Denis Bergkamp, Van Persie who is still one of the best attackers in Premier league and a lot of other players like Ljungberg and Reyes and I think that Giroud and Sanchez are not that level, and I don't want to talk about Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain...
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seculla
9 years ago
"Arsenal attack better than in 2006"?! I can't agree with Theo Walcot. Gunners in their attack, back in 2006, had Dennis Bergkamp, Robin van Persie and the biggest their legend Thierry Henry. Those times were unforgettable for Arsenal players and fans. I really appreciate guys that are playing now for them, especially Alexis...
"Arsenal attack better than in 2006"?! I can't agree with Theo Walcot. Gunners in their attack, back in 2006, had Dennis Bergkamp, Robin van Persie and the biggest their legend Thierry Henry. Those times were unforgettable for Arsenal players and fans. I really appreciate guys that are playing now for them, especially Alexis Sanches, but I can't agree on this one.
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