#3 Walcott puts in a shift
There has been a marked maturity in the Englishman this season and that was on showing at the Emirates yet again. Walcott was at the heart of everything against Stoke. His work rate was excellent and speaking at the end, he emphasised on the “hard work” he put in over the summer as the reason behind his returns this season.
169 minutes per goal for his 7 goals this season means that the Gunners have a threat other than Sanchez. The Chilean has already scored 11 goals this season at a rate of 114 minutes per goal. However, for a change the Chilean had a quiet night by his standards.
Walcott, 27, brilliantly timed his run to glance in his 100th club goal at the near post past Grant to score a deserved equaliser. Along with Bellerin on the right flank, they troubled Stoke constantly with their pace and movement.
