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Walcott returns to full Arsenal training

ESPN staff
October 13, 2014
Theo Walcott participates in full training

Theo Walcott returned to full training with Arsenal on Monday following a nine-month spell on the sidelines with a knee injury.

Theo Walcott has not featured for Arsenal since injuring his left knee against Tottenham in January © Getty Images
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Walcott, 25, has not played since rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in the 2-0 FA Cup win against Tottenham on January 4.

He was pictured training with the Arsenal first team on Monday morning ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Hull, though it remains to be seen how soon he will return to the starting XI.

"First full training session after 9 months - feeling good!!" Walcott tweeted on Monday evening.

Walcott's return to fitness will provide a much-needed boost for Arsene Wenger who has seen his midfield ranks depleted by the recent injuries sustained by Aaron Ramsey and Mesut Ozil.

Since Ozil signed from Real Madrid in September 2013, the pair have only been on the field together for five of 63 matches.

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