Theo Walcott has warned Arsenal will only get better and believes his former club are in the best shape to end their 22-year wait to win the Premier League. And the ex-Everton winger has questioned how Liverpool boss Arne Slot will react to the defending champions' poor form.

Arsenal return to Champions League action against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday after establishing a three-point cushion over Manchester City at the top of the domestic table. Last season's title winners Liverpool are a further point back following three straight defeats.

And Walcott, who scored 108 times in 397 appearances for Arsenal before making a £20m move to Everton, told the PA news agency: "Arsenal will only get better and that is the scary truth.

"But when you look at...