Arsenal's Arsene Wenger feels Theo Walcott is in promising form ahead of the new Premier League season.

The 27-year-old forward scored for the second straight pre-season game in Sunday's 3-2 win over Manchester City in Gothenburg after replacing Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain at half-time.

After the match, Wenger spoke of his expectations of Walcott who has been in and out of the starting line-up over the past few season due to form and fitness.

"I've said many times that we will get a strong season from Theo Walcott because he got hit hard and I saw how he responded," Wenger told Arsenal Player.

"He went through a very tough time not being at the Euros with England, and I I observed him, saw how he responded and I am convinced that he will have a great season.

"We had a good combination with him on the right and Alexis (Sanchez) up front."