FA Cup 2016/17: Southampton 0-5 Arsenal, 5 Talking Points

Modified Jan 29, 2017 05:00 GMT

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Theo Walcott of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his sides third goal during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Southampton and Arsenal at St Mary's Stadium on January 28, 2017 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) — Theo Walcott’s hat-trick helped Arsenal ease past Southampton

#1 Goalscoring returns from injury for Danny Welbeck and Theo Walcott

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Danny Welbeck of Arsenal chips Harry Lewis of Southampton to score his sides first goal during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Southampton and Arsenal at St Mary's Stadium on January 28, 2017 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) — Welbeck chips Lewis for the first of his two goals

Danny Welbeck’s last goal for Arsenal came almost exactly 9 months ago – on April 30^th last year – and his joy at being back on the scoresheet was evident from his wide smile. The timing couldn’t have been better for Arsenal who are currently closest to league leaders Chelsea in the Premier League title race, as he provides another option in attack, in case plans A and B both fail to work.

Theo Walcott had three goals presented to him almost on a platter – one by Welbeck and two by Sanchez – and will cherish the memories of this comeback from a six-game layoff as well. It is unlikely that he will stake a claim again for the main striker’s role that he held briefly, but he will certainly be hoping to add some firepower to the Gunners’ title challenge.

Edited by Staff Editor