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Theo Walcott's Debut: Arsenal's Win Against Barnet (1:2), Pre-Season Friendly 2008
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Theo Walcott's Debut: Arsenal's Win Against Barnet (1:2), Pre-Season Friendly 2008
Theo Walcott (Arsenal). Barnet 1:2 Arsenal, Pre Season Friendly. Underhill Stadium, Barnet, 19/7/2008. Credit: Stuart MacFarlane
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This iconic photo captures the electrifying moment when Theo Walcott made his debut for Arsenal in a pre-season friendly against Barnet on July 19, 2008. The young English winger, who had joined the Gunners from Southampton for a then-club record fee, was given his first taste of action in an Arsenal shirt as Arsène Wenger's team took on Barnet at Underhill Stadium. Walcott's introduction to the match was met with great anticipation, and he did not disappoint. In the 64th minute, he scored his first goal for the club, putting Arsenal 2-1 up and securing a hard-fought victory against their non-league opponents. Walcott's electric pace and skill had been a major talking point during the off-season, and this goal was a tantalizing glimpse of the promise he held for the upcoming campaign. The image of Walcott celebrating his goal, bathed in the golden glow of the setting sun, remains a cherished memory for Arsenal fans and a testament to the excitement and anticipation that surrounded the young winger's arrival at the Emirates.
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