Walcott thinks Arsenal are the best team in the league right now

2023-04-24 10:26

Walcott thinks Arsenal are the best team in the league right now


"Saints" Southampton, in the 32nd round of the 2022/23 Premier League season, was still scored by the opposing player despite having a 2-goal lead. In the end, they could only be led 3-3 at the Emirates Stadium Sheep Arsenal draw. After the game, Southampton striker Walcott also expressed his views based on the game.


Walcott said in an interview, "We played Manchester City in the last few weeks and I think Arsenal are much better than them."


When Southampton played against Arsenal, "Gunners" goalkeeper Ramsdale made a mistake in the first minute of the game, and then Alcaraz volleyed from outside the penalty area to help Southampton take the lead 1-0. In the 14th minute, Alcaraz assisted Walcott to score, giving Southampton a 2-goal advantage.


In the 21st minute, Martinelli scored a goal to bring Arsenal back 1-2. The two sides entangled until the 66th point of the second half. Carl, who came off the bench, contributed a goal and regained the 2-goal advantage for Southampton. In the 88th minute, Ode scored with a long shot above the top of the arc, turning the score into 2-3.


However, there was a dramatic scene in the final stage of the game. Although Nelson's shot was blocked, Saka scored with a supplementary shot. In the end, Southampton was held to a 3-3 draw by Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.


Although Southampton was unable to score 3 points in this campaign, Walcott still said, "We can receive more positive things from this game, and Arsenal is currently the best team in the league. Now my opinion on Arsenal."


It is worth mentioning that Walcott also played for Arsenal from 2006 to 2018. However, after scoring a goal against his former club in this campaign, Walcott did not celebrate his goal, and he also revealed that his son would be disappointed that he did not celebrate.


Jesus: Anything can happen


Walcott said, "My son will be so disappointed that I didn't celebrate the goal, but I just can't help it. Today is a very ordinary day for me. I don't think I can win. Hope Arsenal To be able to go on and win the league and beat Manchester City after that."


"I think everybody's going to feel a little bit of frustration, that's what I've felt with the fans and both teams. We were in a good position, but then we let it go. We could have played against The team at the top of the table scored points, but with five minutes to go, we even felt like we were in control."


On the other hand, Arsenal currently ranks first in the standings with 75 points after nearly three league rounds of draws, and their advantage over Manchester City has been reduced to 5 points. And Arsenal striker Jesus said in an interview, "We lost 2 points, just like the previous two battles. We must realize that any point will determine the situation of the league, and now is the time to unite Get up and keep going and keep the faith. It's really hard to win in the Premier League, we're not making excuses, but it's a tough league."


"We have to take care of ourselves in this situation to get back in shape and refocus. Because anything can happen between now and the end of the season."