Walcott on form but win not easy for Gunners

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Walcott on form but win not easy for Gunners
Sat, 28 Aug, 2010 - 15:48

Blackburn 1 Arsenal 2

Theo Walcott struck another timely reminder to watching England boss Fabio Capello that he was wrong to drop him from his World Cup squad as Arsenal edged to victory at Ewood Park.

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