Wenger pleads patience for Walcott

ARSENE WENGER admits it is “great” to have Theo Walcott back in contention for tomorrow’s FA Cup fifth-round clash with Burnley — but warned against expecting too much too soon from the England winger.

Walcott, who turns 20 later this month, has been sidelined since injuring his shoulder while on international duty during November.

The problem required surgery, but the former Southampton trainee has recovered well and is in line to make his first-team return against the Clarets at the Emirates Stadium.