Theo Walcott continued his rich vein of form this season with a brace against Swansea who ran the Gunners close before eventually losing 3-2 at the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal were afforded the privilege of welcoming new Swansea boss Bob Bradley to the Premier League and Arsene Wenger’s side were keen to provide the American a taste of what he could expect in the months (and probably years) to come. Things went to plan as Theo Walcott continued his terrific run of form scoring a double to send the Gunners 2-0 up at the half-hour mark. However, Swansea pulled one back through Gylfi Sigurdsson as the two sides headed into the break with the score-line reading 2-1.
A goal from Ozil looked to have sealed the deal for Arsenal before a Borja Baston goal paved way for a nervy final minutes for the North Londoners who tried to keep a determined Swansea side at bay. The Gunners succeeded at keeping Bradley’s team at bay and with the victory joined Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table.
Theo Walcott: Has now scored as many league goals in 8 appearances this season (5) as he managed in 28 appearances in 2015/16 #ARSSWA
— WhoScored.com (@WhoScored) October 15, 2016
5 – Theo Walcott has scored six goals in five games in all competitions at home for Arsenal this season. Rejuvenated. pic.twitter.com/IIml6hUxxh
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) October 15, 2016
Theo Walcott goal vs Swansea (16/17) pic.twitter.com/DIt9hQHZjq
— Best Arsenal Goals (@BestAFCGoals) October 15, 2016
Alex Iwobi gets past 5 Swansea players leading to Walcott chance. Full run: pic.twitter.com/Rm5mDexe64
— AFC Stat (@AFCStat) October 15, 2016
Walcott frustrated no hat-trick. Bristled when I asked him about England form. “I’m in Arsenal shirt now and that’s all I care about”.
— Jacqui Oatley (@JacquiOatley) October 15, 2016
Mad how we are disappointed that Walcott only scored 2 goals today. Fantastic progress.
— dec (@mynamedec) October 15, 2016
Bob Bradley won’t be happy with the Defeat but will be encouraged by Swansea’s performance.had plenty of chances! Walcott could have had 4!
— John Hartson (@JohnHartson10) October 15, 2016
One thing’s for sure…Giroud can’t get back in this team when Alexis, Walcott & Iwobi are all fit. #afc #speed
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) October 15, 2016
Remember when experts said Wenger was finished for getting rid of Joel Campbell rather than Theo Walcott.
— Arsenal FC (@FFArsenal) October 15, 2016
Two goals and he could have scored four but Walcott did well today. Continues to take up good positions & score big goals. Much improved. pic.twitter.com/NZ9J6mXt3E
— Chris Wheatley (@ChrisWheatley_) October 15, 2016
Theo Walcott
2016/2017; 5 goals in 8 league games.
2015/2016; 5 goals in 28 league games.— Osman (@OsmanZtheGooner) October 15, 2016
Birthday boy Mesut Ozil put the tie further out of the Swans reach with an absolute belter of a strike off an Alexis Sanchez cross.
Ozil makes it 3-1 for Arsenal against Swansea
[@AFCTerje] #afc pic.twitter.com/tmanoWZVEt
— Arsenal Latest (@ArsenalsNews) October 15, 2016
Mesut Ozil’s goal good enough to get a second “ooh” when shown on the big screen. Should just about settle it. Arsenal in 2nd gear, really.
— Rory Smith (@RorySmith) October 15, 2016
2 – Mesut Ozil is the 2nd player to score a Premier League goal on his birthday this season (Koscielny v Southampton the other). Ya. pic.twitter.com/L1pak2dTSB
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) October 15, 2016
Back post volley from Ozil nearly bursts the net. It’s his birthday, by the way
— Oliver Holt (@OllieHolt22) October 15, 2016
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