Walcott in awe of classy Barca

THEO WALCOTT admits watching Barcelona pass the ball around Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night was like a video game at times – but has warned the Champions League holders Arsenal will be the ones out to take control in the Nou Camp next week.

Walcott in awe of classy Barca

The Gunners survived a first-half onslaught by the tournament favourites, when Lionel Messi’s men could have been out of sight, but for some brilliant goalkeeping by Manuel Almunia.

Arsenal trailed to a brace from Zlatan Ibrahimovic but hit back to draw, which gives them a fighting chance when they head to Spain next Tuesday.

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