Theo Walcott has made a personal plea to Aston Villa forward Ollie Watkins to switch to Arsenal. The Gunners have had a bid rejected already for the Villa ace, but Walcott believes his signing could be key to their title charge. And he reckons there is one huge incentive for the England international to try to force through the move.

Mikel Arteta has remained clear in his belief that Arsenal can achieve something special this season, but actions speak louder than words. And, if Arsenal’s approach for Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins tells us anything, it is that Arteta really does believe there is still plenty to play for.