Walcott tips young Gunners for Cup

THEO WALCOTT is convinced age need not be a barrier to Arsenal’s chances of Carling Cup glory this term.

As usual, Arsene Wenger opted to pack his team with youth when they opened their quest to win the trophy for a third time at West Brom last night.

Yet, despite facing a side riding high in the Championship and packed with Premiership experience, the young Gunners were overwhelming victors, with the eventual two-goal margin of victory flattering the hosts.