Fergie - Evra will stop Theo

Published: 28 Apr 2009 - 15:36:53

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Sir Alex Ferguson is confident Patrice Evra can nullify the threat of winger Theo Walcott when Manchester United meet Arsenal on Wednesday. United welcome the Gunners to Old Trafford for their UEFA Champions League semi-final first-leg and the Scot has challenged his side to take a clean sheet down to Emirates Stadium in a week's time. If they are to shut the North Londoners out they will need to keep the lightning quick Walcott quiet, a responsibility that is likely to fall on Evra's shoulders. The Frenchman has been given a torrid time by Tottenham speedster Aaron Lennon whenever the pair have come up against each other this season but his manager believes he is up to the task. "Patrice Evra is quick enough," he said. "He has played against Theo Walcott a few times and been alright with that. "Walcott is very quick, probably the quickest forward in England at the moment, so we will have to prepare in the right way."