Gunners’ Bellerin enjoying partnership with Walcott

Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin admits is burgeoning relationship with Theo Walcott down the Gunners’ right this season is proving a major plus for Arsene Wenger’s men.

After a disappointing end to last season for Walcott, which included his omission from England’s Euro 2016 squad, the winger has started the new campaign on fire.

Walcott has been a near ever-present for Arsenal this season, scoring in their opening day defeat against Liverpool and again during Saturday’s rout of London rivals Chelsea.

With increased competition in the Gunners’ ranks this term, Walcott has clearly raised his game and Bellerin admits Arsenal are benefiting down the right flank as a result.

“Sometimes when you’re getting games regularly that helps a player’s confidence as well,” said Bellerin.

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“We’ve been playing together on the right side for the last few weeks and it’s a partnership that we both enjoy. We understand each other a lot and I think that shows on the pitch. It’s great fun to play with him.

“I think you can see that he’s been doing it for the past month and I’m glad to see him back to his best.”

Bellerin is also convinced yesterday’s 3-0 win over Chelsea could prove the catalyst for an Arsenal title challenge this season.

“We need to go game-by-game like we’ve always been doing,” he added. “For us it’s a great confidence boost because Chelsea is always a difficult rival and is a team that puts things really hard so to get this victory and to get the three points is something that is a good boost of confidence.