The Gunners won the most points of any Premier League
side during 2013 and top the table heading into 2014.
Theo Walcott says Arsenal have more belief each week that
they will end their trophy drought and win the Premier League title this
season.
The Gunners lead the top flight at its halfway point
having accrued nine more points than at this stage last term, when they
finished fourth.
And Walcott admits that with every win Arsene Wenger’s
side are more certain that they will be top of the pile on May 11.
"Every game that goes by that we win is more belief
that we're going to win the league," the 24-year-old told the club's
official website.
"But we won't get ahead of ourselves, we know how
crucial every game is. We've got to make sure we look after ourselves and
hopefully teams will start to slip up.
"Just as long as we keep on believing, which
everyone is and we've been doing from the start of the season.
"Hopefully everyone can stay fit, which is important
to have a nice run to the end of the season."
Arsenal are undefeated over the festive period, having
beaten West Ham on Boxing Day before Olivier Giroud’s strike overcame Newcastle
on Sunday - victories Walcott classes as vital.
"I think you could see from the [final] 10 games last
year that it was coming and that we had it in ourselves," the winger said.
"Everyone has been absolutely solid throughout the
whole year and it was nice to see Laurent [Koscielny] back today as well.
"It's been two tough away matches in this period, I
think a lot of people doubted that we were going to get results.
"It just shows that we've got great character in
that dressing room and we're getting stronger and stronger every week. Everyone
trusts each other, which is so important. Going into the New Year, we're very
excited."
Culled from Goal
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