Walcott: Arsenal need to challenge for title next season
Theo Walcott believes Arsenal need to challenge for the Premier League title next season.
The Arsenal winger came off the bench with great effect on Sunday at Manchester United, having his shot turned into the net by Tyler Blackett.
England international Walcott says the squad is capable of pushing for first place and says there is no reason why they can't win the title.
"Third place is a step forward from where we finished last year," Walcott said.
"But we want to - and need to - be pushing on now and trying to challenge for the title.
"There was an opportunity in the season when we were getting close to Chelsea and people were talking about us competing but I sensed throughout the dressing room that we were never quite up there with Chelsea.
"But looking at the squad, the manager has an absolute headache to try and pick his best team and we want that going into next season.
"We are looking very strong and you never know, he might add a few extra players but we need to be pushing for the Premier League now. There is no excuse."