In what seems like a lifetime ago, Theo Walcott provided one of the greatest assists in Champions League history against rivals Liverpool exactly 12 years ago.
Aged just 19-years-old, the inexplicably speedy winger collected the ball on the edge of his own box, subsequently running the entire length of the pitch before feeding Emmanuel Adebayor to finish.
His substitute heroics were ultimately futile, however, Liverpool with two late goals to run out 4-2 winners, 5-3 on aggregate.
Regardless, taking a look at Walcott's exquisite piece of individual skill, a question arises: Is he one of Arsenal's most underrated player in their Premier League history?
Here are some of Walcott's stats...
Theo Walcott arrived at Arsenal aged 16-years-old in an initial £5m deal from Southampton in 2006. In the same year, the teenager became the youngest player to ever represent England's senior team.
He was also a surprise inclusion in England's 2006 World Cup squad despite not yet featuring in the Premier League.
By 2008, the winger had also become the youngest player in history to score a hat-trick for England and has since scored eight goals 47 international appearances.
But what about Arsenal?
During his 12 years at the club, Walcott scored an impressive 108 goals in 397 games in all competitions, making him the club's joint 15th all-time top scorer.
His 65 league goals for Arsenal also make him the sixth highest goalscorer in the club's Premier League history.
He even surpassed Thierry Henry in appearances, the Frenchman making 377.
To put things into perspective, Walcott scored just 12 goals less for the club than Dennis Bergkamp did, playing 26 games less.
Walcott moved on from the club, transferring to Everton in 2018. Despite his numbers, there was always a sense among the fans that he never quite did enough.
peucdortuy
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His career was ruined by injurys if he never got injured often he would of probably surpassed the likes of sterling
NeyoIKAH
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Injury wasnt fair to him, arsene wenger didnt managed him well amd he played in arsenal worse teams..
Sou_rav
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injury ruined him.. he used to be an awesome player
Hatbiltuyz
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He was never underrated, but, injury caused his form.
Ridadeos
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It'was an impressive record, he did well and supposed to have been appreciated
Denizzzz
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injuries destroyed him
elnilsen99
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for me he was overated
Kuwbdluy
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He never had a final ball otherwise he could of been great.. The new Henry my ass
Vincent000
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He started complaining that he wants to play as cf rather than a winger. CF did not favour him and things started going downward for him. He could have continued with the wings and be the best in that position but chose otherwise
Dioaceuy
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He got injured a lot and came back a little rusty but always scored at least 5 goals a season with injuries
ditcmopuyz
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he did enough but was underrated
Daccklnoru
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yes
Eiegooners76
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Abou diary——could have been brilliant... Walcott - headless chicken
nutmegprince
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Walcott back then had the potential to even be better than Sterling... but i just don't know how his carrier managed to go downhill
NiwareebaRodgers
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Walcott made my early days of supporting Arsenal worthwhile. he's always my hero, he was caught up in dead arsenal but saved his best years for us. Respect Legend
Jucdiprsz
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What his nombor was 32 I thought he originally got the nombor 14 when he sign for Arsenal.
You are thick
Gunnersaze
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What his nombor was 32 I thought he originally got the nombor 14 when he sign for Arsenal.
later on he got the 14
이크람
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What his nombor was 32 I thought he originally got the nombor 14 when he sign for Arsenal.
miwblrtz
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lol