Knee knack sidelines Walcott

Theo Walcott is set for a four-week stint on the sidelines after picking up a knee injury during Arsenal’s impressive win over Birmingham on Saturday. The pacy winger’s setback could also cost him a place in the England squad for a friendly against Brazil on 14 November. Walcott joins Tomas Rosicky, Nicklas Bendtner, Eduardo, Denilson and Johan Djourou on an ever-growing injury list at the Emirates. Better news for Gunners’ fans is that Samir Nasri, who broke his leg during pre-season, and keeper Lukasz Fabianski are continuing their rehabilitation in the reserves.