Blow for Arsenal as in-form winger doubtful for Premier League game against Sunderlandrs

Oct 27, 2016 at 4:09 PM

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Blow for Arsenal as in-form winger doubtful for Premier League game against Sunderlandrs

Arsenal was back to winning ways this week after a draw against Middlesbrough at the weekend as Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain managed a brace to give his side a pass into the quarter-final of the competition.

They are slated to face Southampton at home in the next round of the League Cup that will be played in a month’s time and Wenger will know that his side will now have to turn their attention to the Premier League this weekend.

The Gunners travel to the Stadium of Light this weekend to meet an out of sorts Sunderland side who have just 2 points from the first 9 games this season.

The visitors are expected to take all three points from this game but they were dealt a cruel blow earlier today ahead of this game.

Star winger Theo Walcott, who has been in sublime form this season, might be missing this trip to the Stadium of Light this weekend.

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The English international was not even in the squad for the game against Reading and though it was thought to be a game where he was rested, it is now understood that there was a reason for his absence.

In a video captured by ArsenalFanTV, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger revealed that Walcott missed the League Cup game due to illness which has thrown serious doubts on his involvement in the game against Sunderland on Saturday.

Here is the video posted on a social site:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BMBr_KchVsN/

It will be a huge blow for the Gunners, who seem to have found a working combination in the final third early this season.

Walcott has so far scored 8 goals in all competitions this season and is an impact player for the side on the wing. He has helped his side to some victories in England and also in Europe and has looked like a player who is shouldering the responsibilities of the side this season.

He has been sizzling at times this season alongside the likes of Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil and his form has also helped another winger in Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, at least according to the manager.

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Wenger will know that Walcott’s absence from the squad will affect their chances against Moyes’ side but will be happy that he has an able replacement in an in-form Chamberlain to take his place in the side.

Arsenal is currently at the top of the table, level on points with Manchester City in first place and Liverpool in third and will be hoping to keep up their form early this season.

But Wenger will need most of his first team players to stay fit throughout the season to have a shot at the title.

Do you think Arsenal will miss services of Walcott against Sunderland?

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