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Arsenal star Walcott thrilled to give something back to the fans

Theo Walcott was over the moon for Arsenal's supporters in the wake of their FA Cup win on the weekend.

The Gunners cruised past Aston Villa 4-0 to collect their 12th FA Cup and second in succession following last season's triumph over Hull City.

During Sunday's celebrations in north London, opening goalscorer Walcott spoke of the success of the team this season while also mentioning the fans who had to endure a 10-year trophy drought before witnessing two in a row.

"It has been a great success this year," Walcott told Sky Sports News HQ.

"It has been a step up, to finish third (in the Premier League) and win the FA Cup in consecutive years. We want more and more of this.

"These players have the trust in each other and this has got to be a stepping stone now to challenge for the title, because this is what all of these fans dream of.

"We need to do it for them, they have waited a long time."

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