Welbeck plays trick on critics

Danny Welbeck on Wednesday emphatically answered critics who have questioned his scoring ability by notching his first senior hat-trick in Arsenal's 4-1 win over Galatasaray in the Champions League.

The 23-year-old England international has impressed with his work rate and field presence since signing from Manchester United on transfer deadline day but doubts remained about his predatory instinct in front of the goal.

He scored during a 3-0 Premier League win against Aston Villa last month but spurned a host of chances in his three other appearances before the visit of the Turkish side.