After a decade of ups and downs, Arsenal forward Theo Walcott finally looks to ready to fulfil his considerable potential.

Walcott has scored four goals in his last three games and was virtually unplayable against Chelsea on Saturday and Basel on Wednesday night.

Given the winger’s failure throughout his career to sustain such brilliance over a prolonged period of time there is scepticism as to whether this is a mere blip, but there’s been enough to suggest this could be a breakthrough period for Walcott.

But what is he doing differently this season compared to years gone by?

Improved work rate

One of the main charges levelled against Walcott is that he does not work hard enough for the team. There was a moment away at Sunderland in April that was deemed as symptomatic of his lack of desire when he ducked out of a tackle with Younes Kaboul that would have left him with an open goal.