Walcott hoping for improvement

Theo Walcott maintains when Arsenal get it right, they can “kill” any of their rivals for the Barclays Premier League title – but accepts the Gunners cannot afford any more off days.

Arsene Wenger’s young side once again came up short when it really mattered as Chelsea returned to the top of the table following a 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge, with Didier Drogba scoring both goals. The Blues are now nine points ahead of the third-placed Gunners, who had been comprehensively beaten by Manchester United in front of their own fans the previous weekend.

“We dominated the game, but Chelsea took their chances and you have got to be decisive,” Walcott said.