THEO WALCOTT is a man in form - even when he is put in front of the camera.
Walcott kept up his hot streak in front of goal with a fine effort in Arsenal’s 6-0 Champions League thrashing of Ludogrets on Wednesday.
But it was Mesut Ozil who stole the show with a stunning second-half hat-trick to secure Arsene Wenger’s 100th European win as Arsenal manager.
And proving his confidence extends off the pitch as well as on it, Walcott was not afraid of jokingly mocking the Germany World Cup winner in a post-match interview.
“I could really thrown him under the bridge here,” Walcott teased, clutching his face. “First half he wasn’t around though, was he?
“No, you know he’s a fantastic professional and fantastic player,” the England international then said, before switching back to banter mode.
“I think it’s the second hat-trick he’s scored and how easy he did it tonight… he showed me how to score a hat trick anyway,” Walcott added, in reference to the multiple chances he fluffed on a hat-trick in Arsenal’s 3-2 win over Swansea last weekend.
Mesut Ozil swaggers home with Champions League match ball
Thu, October 20, 2016Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has posted a hilarious video of himself returning home with his Champions League match ball after three goals against Ludogorets
Arsenal star Mesut Ozil has been showing off his Champions League match ball after netting his first senior hat-trick against Ludogorets last night
“But he’s worked really hard, he’s looking strong and fit and there’s a new and aggressive level about his play at this moment in time,” the 27-year-old continued.
“He’s ruthless in front of goal, he’s chipping in with a lot more goals than he has so hopefully it can continue.”
Ozil has six goals for Arsenal already this season, having only notched eight for the club all last term.
And Walcott, who is enjoying arguably the best period of his career, has found the net eight times this season.