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Everton's Walcott Claims He Left Arsenal to Play for a Manger Who Could 'Get the Best' From Him

Everton winger Theo Walcott has seemingly taken a dig at his former manger Arsène Wenger, after claiming that he left Arsenal for the Toffees in order to play under a manager who could unleash his full potential.

In an interview with the club's official website, the England international spoke enthusiastically of his decision to leave the Emirates Stadium for a new challenge, after playing for Arsenal for over a decade. Discussing his relationship with new manger Sam Allardyce.

Walcott said: "I had that short stint with Sam with England and to see it now every day, the way the intensity of training is and how demanding it is has been great.