MX23RW : Thursday, April 25 08:57:51| >> :60:2:2:

Theo Walcott: 'My best position for Arsenal is out wide'

Theo Walcott hopes to prove himself as a winger at Arsenal next season after failing to impress in a more central-attacking position.

Arsenal ace Theo Walcott has admitted that his switch to a central-attacking position did not work out and instead wants to revert back to being a winger.

The 27-year-old claimed last year that his best form would arrive when moved into a striking role at the Emirates Stadium, promising 20 goals a season when shifted there.

That did not prove to be the case last time out for the England international, however, with just nine goals in 42 appearances for the Gunners in all competitions.

Walcott is now eyeing a wide role this coming campaign, telling reporters on the club's pre-season tour of the United States: "I want to make my position on the right - that's where I know where I am now.

"I've told the manager that I want to be known for playing on the right again, although I can play up front. I want to know where I want to play.

"The manager has said I can play up front. It depends on what game it is. I know I can do a job up front as well as on the right."

Walcott, who also has hopes of earning a place in the England team after being overlooked for Euro 2016, has scored 85 goals in 334 appearances for Arsenal overall.

ID:278091: cacheID:278091:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:1938:
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Theo Walcott celebrates scoring during the FA Cup game between Hull City and Arsenal on March 8, 2016
Read Next:
Liverpool to make £25m Walcott bid?
>
Read more about Theo Walcott Football
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Arsenal34245582265677
2Liverpool34228475344174
3Manchester CityMan City32227376324473
4Aston Villa34206871502166
5Tottenham HotspurSpurs32186865491660
6Manchester UnitedMan Utd33165125150153
7Newcastle UnitedNewcastle331551369541550
8West Ham UnitedWest Ham34139125463-948
9Chelsea32138116157447
10Bournemouth34129134960-1145
11Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton321111105250244
12Wolverhampton WanderersWolves34127154654-843
13Fulham34126165054-442
14Crystal Palace34109154456-1239
15Brentford3498175259-735
16Everton34118153648-1233
17Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest3479184260-1826
18Luton TownLuton3467214775-2825
19Burnley3458213769-3223
20Sheffield UnitedSheff Utd3437243392-5916


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!