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Theo Walcott admits Arsenal were 'too NICE' during Arsene Wenger's latter years and claims the club 'were happy to finish fourth' rather than challenge for the title as he bemoans their failure to beat Leicester to top spot in 2016

Theo Walcott has hit out at Arsenal's mentality during the latter years of Arsene Wenger's reign, claiming the club were happy as long as they finished fourth.

The winger, who is now back at boyhood club Southampton on loan from Everton, became a Gunners favourite after joining as a 16-year-old in 2006.

Walcott spent 12 years at the Emirates but left in 2018 without a Premier League winners' medal to his name, having won just two FA Cups.

Theo Walcott lifts the FA Cup with Arsenal in 2017, one of two trophies he won at the Emirates
The winger believes the Gunners were too nice during Arsene Wenger's reign as manager

And the former England star believes that Arsenal's lack of silverware can be partly explained by the attitude of his team-mates - and that of the club.