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Wenger: Arsenal wanted Walcott stay regardless of hat trick

Theo Walcott stole the show in Arsenal's 4-1 win over West Brom and Arsene Wenger is keen to secure the forward's future.

Arsene Wenger says Theo Walcott's hat trick in Arsenal's 4-1 rout of West Brom has not heightened his desire to keep the forward at the club because he wanted him to stay regardless.

Walcott has been linked with a move away from the Emirates Stadium, with Liverpool reported to be among the sides interested, and he gave a timely reminder of his quality as the Premier League season came to a close on Sunday.

The England international opened the scoring with a rasping drive and poked home a second, before Jack Wilshere added a stunning third in the 17th minute.