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Arsenal forward Theo Walcott has become a father for the second time today after welcoming a new baby boy into the world.

Arsenal vs Bournemouth: Theo Walcott welcomes second baby into the world | London Evening Standard
Arsenal star Theo Walcott becomes father for second time after welcoming second boy into the world

Arsenal forward Theo Walcott has become a father for the second time today after welcoming a new baby boy into the world.

The 27-year-old took to his Instagram account on Saturday to confirm that he and his wife Melanie have had another son named Arlo.

Writing on the social media site, Walcott said: "Welcome to the world little Brother Arlo."

Walcott already has a two-year-old son called Finley with his childhood sweetheart Melanie.

The news comes after Walcott did not play in the Champions League group stage game against PSG in midweek after suffering a minor toe injury.

But the 27-year-old has enjoyed a productive season for Arsenal so far - scoring eight goals in all competitions to sit level with the Gunners' other top scorer in Alexis Sanchez.

A first start in 370 days for Mathieu Debuchy, who last pulled on an Arsenal shirt in a competitive match in last November's North London derby. There's no confirmation that this is due to an injury for Carl Jenkinson so perhaps it is just down to that brace he netted against Spurs a few weeks back.

Good afternoon all from the Emirates, where Arsenal are just an hour and a bit away from kick off against Bournemouth. We'll have team news in slightly more than five minutes and then all the action from 2:30pm!

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