Arsenal cruise into League Cup last eight
Friday, 29 October 2010
LONDON, Oct 27 (AFP): England winger Theo Walcott scored twice as Arsenal cruised into the quarter-finals of the League Cup on Wednesday with a 4-0 rout of Newcastle at St James Park.
Walcott's brace, an own goal from Newcastle reserve keeper Tim Krul and a Nicklas Bendtner strike settled the tie for Arsene Wenger's men, riding high after last weekend's victory over Manchester City.
Wenger was left purring over the contribution of Walcott, scoring his first goals since returning from injury sustained on England duty last month.
"Walcott is more composed in front of goal this season. His first touch is better. He is an intelligent boy and because of that he will always improve," Wenger told Sky Sports 2.
"He was flying at the start of the season and now he is just coming back from injury. You can see today that he is ready to go to another level."
Both Arsenal and Newcastle made nine changes from the teams which scored impressive away victories in the Premier League last weekend.
Walcott's brace, an own goal from Newcastle reserve keeper Tim Krul and a Nicklas Bendtner strike settled the tie for Arsene Wenger's men, riding high after last weekend's victory over Manchester City.
Wenger was left purring over the contribution of Walcott, scoring his first goals since returning from injury sustained on England duty last month.
"Walcott is more composed in front of goal this season. His first touch is better. He is an intelligent boy and because of that he will always improve," Wenger told Sky Sports 2.
"He was flying at the start of the season and now he is just coming back from injury. You can see today that he is ready to go to another level."
Both Arsenal and Newcastle made nine changes from the teams which scored impressive away victories in the Premier League last weekend.