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Theo Walcott v Arsenal's other forwards: the facts Wenger must see

Next picture Aside from the League Cup, Theo Walcott started his first game for Arsenal since August as the Gunners drew away to Schalke. Walcott netted against the Germans and wants a regular starting spot, preferably as a forward, before he puts pen to paper on a new contract, but neither has been forthcoming so far this campaign. How does Walcott's performance so far this season compare to Arsenal's forward line? Chamakh is first up. Click the arrows above to see how he compares to Walcott and the rest…

Aside from the League Cup, Theo Walcott started his first game for Arsenal since August as the Gunners drew away to Schalke. Walcott netted against the Germans and wants a regular starting spot, preferably as a forward, before he puts pen to paper on a new contract, but neither has been forthcoming so far this campaign. How does Walcott's performance so far this season compare to Arsenal's forward line? Chamakh is first up. Click the arrows above to see how he compares to Walcott and the rest…

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By talkSPORT magazine | Wednesday, November 7, 2012

 

Theo Walcott continued his hot streak when he scored his eighth goal of the season in all competitions against Schalke, which will have done his hopes of converting from winger to striker, like his idol Thierry Henry did, no harm. After his strike in the Champions League we compared the 23-year-old with the Gunners other forwards so far this season (correct up to 7 November 2012).

Click the arrow on the right of the image to see how Walcott compares with Chamakh, Giroud, Podolski and Gervinho.

Do you think Walcott deserves to start Arsenal's next Premier League game and, if so, in which position? Share your thoughts…