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Theo Walcott says Arsenal goal against Bournemouth ended perfect weekend after wife Melanie Slade gives birth to second son

Theo Walcott labelled himself ‘the happiest person in the world’ after sealing a ‘perfect weekend’ by scoring hours after staying up all night for the birth of his new son.

Walcott netted Arsenal’s crucial second against Bournemouth, settling Arsene Wenger’s ‘nervous’ side despite a lack of sleep following 12 hours of labour with wife Melanie Slade in the early hours of Saturday morning.

The forward celebrated with a rocking gesture, dedicated to new boy Arlo and his other two-year-old son, and later spoke of his delight in ending a run of three draws for Arsenal.

Theo Walcott celebrates his Arsenal goal with a rocking gesture in honour of his new son Arlou00a0
Theo Walcott celebrates his Arsenal goal with a rocking gesture in honour of his new son Arlo

‘It was fantastic, very special for me personally,’ Walcott said.