Former Arsenal winger Theo Walcott said the Gunners should concentrate on building a strong squad for the future rather than pressure themselves on winning trophies.
Apart from the FA Cup win in 2020, Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal continue to search for their first Premier League win in 25 years. On Wednesday they face Newcastle in the Carabao Cup semi-final, with a two-goal deficit from the first leg.
“It’s not just about trophies. Yes, it’s great to win trophies but not many players win anything. Making it to this level is a win for me, it doesn’t have to be rewarded with trophies,” Walcott told the Mirror.
“Winning is great, of course it is, but you have to have a lot of thick skin and people should recognise it’s already an achievement to be there. People forget how difficult it is, how the league is developing and how it is harder to win things. Patience is the key. With it the trophies will come.”
