Gunners reload with grit, guile

After crumbling at the first sign of pressure far too often in recent years, Arsenal is finally showing signs of developing a steely spine - and Theo Walcott is the unlikely standard bearer.

Arsene Wenger's side has been guilty of squandering numerous chances to mount Premier League title challenges and goes deep into the Champions League due in large part to a woeful lack of backbone.

Yet Saturday's 3-2 win over Swansea at Emirates Stadium was the latest sign of a more resolute nature taking hold among the Gunners.