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We are not completely stupid!: Wenger defends decision not to start Walcott
Arsene Wenger has vehemently defended his decision not to start Theo Walcott in the Gunners' disappointing 2-1 Premier League defeat to Watford.
England international Walcott put in a Man-of-the-Match display in the 5-0 FA Cup battering of Southampton at the weekend, netting a hat-trick against his former club after Danny Welbeck had scored twice.
However, Walcott was only among the substitutes against the Hornets at Emirates Stadium on Tuesday and only came on at half-time when Arsenal were 2-0 down.
Wenger, though, says he has no regrets over his decision because Walcott is still working towards full fitness having spent time on the sidelines with a calf problem.
"Walcott played...
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