Injury problems
Walcott has featured in just 21 Premier League games since the start of last season, while he’s only twice played in more than 30 of his team’s league games. He’s been unfortunate – he can’t be blamed for the 13 month injury lay-off that followed these scenes (pictured) against Tottenham Hotspur last term, but it’s hard to believe that a player that relies on his pace and agility will not come unstuck again as his body continues to age. Players of Walcott’s style often burst onto the scene, before fading before their time. Walcott will have to work hard to prove otherwise.
