Theo Walcott believes that Arsenal are more of a team without Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri.
The Gunners struggled initially following the summer departures of Fabregas and Nasri, who joined Barcelona and Manchester City respectively.
However, they have recovered to end 2011 fifth in the Premier League table, something that Walcott has put down to team spirit.
"I'm not saying that Cesc and Samir were individual players, they were great team players, but when you lose two top players everyone needs to come together," the England international told the club's official website.
"The manager has brought in some good additions and we are a bit more of a team, we work harder when we haven't got the ball."
Walcott joined Arsenal in 2006 from Championship side Southampton.
