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Arsene Wenger has confirmed speculation that attacking
talent Theo Walcott is the paciest player employed by Arsenal, and
that his sprint record even surpasses that of legendary striker
Thierry Henry.
Wenger, 60, was swift to add that Walcott's competition for the
accolade also involves fleet-footed Mexican Carlos Vela, and
forward-minded full-back Armand Traore.
Walcott, who currently dons the no.14 shirt previously worn by
Henry, recorded a time of 4.72 seconds over 40 metres, a distance
it took the Barcelona striker 4.82 seconds to get to.
"The fastest three players I would say are Theo Walcott, Carlos
Vela and Armand Traore," Wenger explained to the club's official
website. "And yes, Theo is the fastest.
"He has the record on 40 metres. I think it's 4.72 seconds or
something like that.
"Thierry was very fast as well, 4.82secs. I don't guarantee [the
time] but it is in this area.
"Certainly Theo could have been a 100 metre runner. But Carlos Vela
is very fast as well and Armand Traore is not far behind
him."
