REVEALED: Theo is Arsenal's sprint king - even Thierry trails in his wake

24 December 2009 11:59
Arsene Wenger has confirmed that lightning quick Theo Walcott is the fastest player at Arsenal - and that he surpassed the sprint record of Thierry Henry.[LNB]Wenger also revealed that Carlos Vela and Armand Traore joined Walcott in being the quickest over 40 metres.[LNB]Walcott, who took over the number 14 shirt from Henry, recorded a time of 4.42 seconds - beating Henry's time of 4.82 seconds.[LNB]'The fastest three players I would say are Theo Walcott, Carlos Velaand Armand Traore,' said Wenger. 'And yes Theo is the fastest.[LNB] Faster than a speeding bullet: Walcott[LNB][LNB]'He has the record on 40 metres. I think it's 4.72 seconds or something like that. [LNB]'Thierry was very fast as well, 4.82secs. I don't guarantee [the time] but it is in this area.[LNB]'Certainly Theo could have been a 100 metre runner. But Carlos Vela isvery fast as well and Armand Traore is not far behind him,' Wenger told Arsenal.com.[LNB] No trophies in four years but Arsene Wenger insists it's been his greatest period with ArsenalArsenal and Hull hit with FA charge over their mass brawl at the EmiratesARSENAL FC

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