Arsenal's epic 2-1 victory over Manchester United at the weekend appears to have boosted confidence at the Emirates.
A pair of strikes from Samir Nasri helped the Gunners to their memorable win, which was a timely boost to Arsenal's title challenge.
Defeats by Fulham, Hull City and Stoke City all served to put the title credentials of Arsene Wenger's side in doubt, but winger Theo Walcott believes that the nature of their last league win will now intimidate teams visiting the red-half of north London.
Despite the fact that Arsenal squandered a 4-2 lead against Tottenham Hotspur a week before the United win, ex-Southampton man Walcott declared that his side are well placed to mount a championship challenge.
They now perch third in the Premier League rankings, thanks to the morale-boosting win over the Red Devils.
The England international predicts a close title shake-up, but is adamant that the Gunners have what it takes to go all the way.
He told the Daily Express: “We need to make teams come to the Emirates and be scared of us, and the result against United will put fear in people’s minds.
“We had a meeting ahead of the game and it showed. If we play like we did against United, then we will be fine.
“We are third now and United are just behind us in the table, so that victory has definitely boosted our confidence and morale in the dressing room.
“It’s going to be a close title race until the end of the season. It’s not just going to be a one-horse race, there will be quite a few teams involved – including us.”
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