​Arsenal striker Theo Walcott says he should have scored more in Stoke win

​Theo Walcott was disappointed he didn't score "many, many more goals" in Arsenal's one-sided 2-0 victory over Stoke City.

The striker scored his first goal of the season in the easy victory before his replacement Olivier Giroud doubled the lead late on in the second-half.

Arsenal had 29 shots on goal with Walcott spurning a couple of good chances as the hosts found visiting Stoke goalkeeper Jack Butland in fine form. 

He said: "I was pleased with the goal but I should have got many, many more. I'm in the chances though, so I'm happy.

"We had a lot of chances. I had a lot of chances. But in the end we had a clean sheet and that's the most important goal. We know we're going to score goals and create chances. We're starting to get to the old Arsenal."

Walcott has started the last two games for Arsenal as the central striker in place of Giroud, who has come in for criticism for his performances so far this season.

The England striker, who netted twice in the 6-0 win over San Marino, says he's happy Wenger has given him a chance to play up front but thinks the options available to his manager in forward areas can only be a good thing. 

He said: "I've said to the manager that I'd like to play up front. I can play in any of those front three positions. It's a good option for the manager to have. It was nice to see Oli (Giroud) among the goals. It's great competition we've got for places here and everyone is staying fit which is important."