Ahead of the 2010/11 season, Theo Walcott vowed to “get out there and show people what he can do” following a stop-start 2009/10 and his disappointing omission from England’s World Cup squad. He certainly did that.

Theo went on to enjoy his most productive season since joining the Club and saw his game scale new heights. He was one of Arsenal’s best performers with 13 goals from 25 starts a reward for his hard work in pre-season. He demonstrated a more clinical touch in front of goal and also weighed in with numerous assists for team-mates.

Arsène Wenger continued to deploy the England international in a wide role but Theo also netted with counter-attacking bursts through the centre, notably in the Carling Cup win at Newcastle.

His good early-season form was disrupted when he hurt his ankle while on England duty and he had to settle for a place on the bench when he returned to fill fitness. But it wasn’t long before Theo’s searing pace and potency in front of goal got him back in the Arsenal side.

A clinical finish against Chelsea on a rapturous night at Emirates Stadium and an excellent performance at Upton Park, where he scored one and set up two for Robin van Persie, showed the progress he had made.

Whether through the middle or on the right wing - expect to see Theo taking his game to new levels next season.

SOUNDBITE

“I’m happy with what I’ve given to the team and think I’ve learned the game more. I’m putting in balls for people to gamble on which I think they are getting used to, so hopefully that will continue and I can keep on improving. I'll play anywhere for Arsenal but it's nice to know the manager has got hopes for me playing up front.”

THEO WALCOTT 2010/11 SEASON STATSCompetition Appearances Goals

League 28 9

FA Cup 1 0

Carling Cup 4 2

Champions League

5 2

Totals 38 13

FINEST MOMENT

Theo scored one goal and made another as Arsenal registered a significant 3-1 victory over Chelsea on a spine-tingling night at Emirates Stadium in December. He laid on the ball for Cesc Fabregas to put Arsène Wenger’s side two goals ahead before racing clear and thumping home a third shortly after.

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