Theo Walcott hopes his new contract will convince Robin van Persie to also pen his deal with Arsenal.

"The likes of Robin and everyone else, hopefully if they get sorted out, it shows the belief I have got in this team because this team can go very far," said Walcott.

"Every time I have a warm-down I look around the team and see there are some really good players here and I want to be part of it.

"Hopefully we can be right up there with Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool and have a great challenge for it next year."