Wenger explains three reasons why Arsenal’s win vs. Man Utd was “vital”

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“You want to represent your country and I know everyone would like to see me up front, but whether it’s on the left or right… there’s an opportunity there definitely”. Sanchez had a draining summer with Chile winning the Copa America, and even with his seemingly endless reserves of energy, he will need to be looked after carefully to avoid burnout.

In addition, Wenger may also try a move for Ozyakup’s Besiktas team-mate and former Chelsea winger Gokhan Tore, 23, to improve their attacking options.

Spain global Nolito – whose full name is Manuel Agudo Duran – has got a buy-out clause in his contract which expires in 2017.

Walcott, 26, has been at Arsenal for nearly 10 years but for most of that time has operated as a winger.

If Arsenal want to make it out of their Champions League group, at least one victory over Bayern Munich will be essential.

“If he can’t – and he’s obviously got a little knock, we’ll know tomorrow if he’s able to train – the manager will make the decision”.

An England injury crisis has coincided with an impressive run of form at Arsenal, helped by a few training-ground pep talks with Thierry Henry, to offer Walcott the prospect of that long-anticipated run-out as centre-forward at Wembley today.

“It surprises me because Chelsea’s squad are among the best in the Premier League”.

Roy Hodgson has used Theo Walcott mostly on the right for England, but the 26-year-old has impressed in a central role for his club this season and has admitted that is where he wants to play for the national team as well. “I’ve definitely put myself in the bracket of somebody who learns from him every day”. He had just one shot at goal on Sunday, his lowest ever when starting up front in the league for Arsenal, failing to hit the target for the first time from that position. Having said that, the unfortunate part was not the move, but the ill-feelings that such a transfer forced a minority of Blues fans to direct towards him. He is using his pace more intelligently than he once was, peeling off of defenders and finding space in the box on a consistent basis.