Arsenal striker Theo Walcott believes their Premier
League title rivals will be fearful of visiting the Emirates
Stadium following the dramatic 2-1 win against Manchester
United.
The Gunners picked out a performance from the top-drawer to
overcome United having had their title credentials seriously
challenged by critics in the build-up.
Roughed up during the Stoke loss and squandering
a lead against Tottenham had put the spotlight on Arsene
Wenger's side for the wrong reasons, and Walcott thinks
the landscape has dramatically changed
following Saturday's win.
“We need to make teams come to the Emirates and be scared of us
and the result against United will put fear in people’s minds,”
Walcott said in the Daily Express.
“We had a meeting ahead of the game and it showed. If we play
like we did against United, then we will be fine.
“We are third now and United are just behind us in the table, so
that victory has definitely boosted our confidence and morale in
the dressing room.
“It’s going to be a close title race until the end of the
season. It’s not just going to be a one-horse race, there will be
quite a few teams involved – including us.”