Source: Eurosport
Walcott injury mars Gunners win
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger lamented a knee injury to Theo Walcott which overshadowed the 3-1 Barclays Premier League win against Birmingham. [LNB] The England forward was making his first start of the season for the Gunners, having been sidelined since August because of a back problem. However, following a strong, sliding challenge by Blues defender Liam Ridgewell, Walcott eventually hobbled out of the action just after the half-hour. [LNB] "It was a tackle which cut through, without any restriction. I felt it was a tackle meant to impress," said Wenger.[LNB] "I do not know whether he wanted to play the ball. If he touched just the ball, then that is part of the game. [LNB] "That is my first impression from the bench, but I would have to see it again."[LNB] Walcott will undergo a scan to assess the damage, which could now signal another spell on the sidelines for the World Cup hopeful.[LNB] "It is difficult to assess at the moment, whether it is a ligament which is twisted or just a kick," said Wenger. [LNB] "The fact he says he felt a little unstable when he was running is not good. [LNB] "We will scan him Sunday. If he has just a kick, then he has a chance to play on Tuesday (away to AZ Alkmaar). [LNB] "But I believe he will not be available. It is not a cruciate problem, but it could be more than a week."
