Theo Walcott: Arsenal strikeforce better than Henry era of 2006 England winger Theo Walcott has claimed the current Arsenal attack is better than the 2006 strikeforce. Walcott joined the Gunners that year, playing alongside members of the 2003-04 Invincibles side such as Thierry Henry and Dennis Bergkamp. But the former Southampton player, 25, said team-mates Alexis Sanchez, Olivier Giroud, Danny Welbeck and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are a stronger line-up. He said: I think this squad probably does beat it, but we need to prove it. Arsenal Premier League goals: 2005-06 v 2014-15 * goals total after 22 games, final total in parentheses Thierry Henry 13* (27) Alexis Sanchez 12 Robert Pires 3* (7) Olivier Giroud 6 Robin van Persie 3* (5) Danny Welbeck 4 Jose Antonio Reyes 3* (5) Santi Carzorla 4 Dennis Bergkamp 1* (2) Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain 1 Walcott told the clubs website: When I came, it was Robert Pires and Freddie Ljungberg, Bergkamp, Thierry and Jose Antonio Reyes - thats some attacking force as well. When we go and achieve a little bit more than winning the FA Cup, then I think we can stand up and say this is the best attacking line up weve ever had. Walcott, who has missed the entire season through injury, described Welbeck as a workaholic and agreed with Oxlade-Chamberlains comparison of Sanchez with a Duracell bunny. He said: Obviously there is me as well coming back, and then you have the likes of Aaron and Jack in midfield. The list goes on, thats how good we are going forward. It is a headache for the manager when you have that many great attacking options. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Danny Welbeck, Alexis Sanchez Arsenal have scored 39 goals in 22 games in the Premier League this season
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