Olivier Giroud played for Arsenal Football Club. The French forward joined Arsenal from Montpellier in 2012 for £9.6m. Giroud left Arsenal for Chelsea in 2018 for £18m. In total, he made 253 appearances for Arsenal and scored 105 goals. Giroud wore the number 12 shirt for Arsenal. He was born on September 30, 1986. Giroud currently plays for Chelsea.
Tag: Olivier Giroud
After Stoke, can Walcott be the answer?
At the weekend, Stoke City were kind enough to roll over and have their tummy tickled, as is their want when visiting Islington, but...
One-Two Punch: How Wenger can use Giroud and Walcott together
Tell me if this sounds familiar: Arsenal play at home to a side with a relatively unheralded keeper, go on to create an absurd...
Walcott thinks we are seeing the ‘old’ Arsenal
Theo Walcott is now Arsenal's longest serving player, and says the team are back to how they used to be after a tough start...
Watch: Wenger speaks after dominant win
After two home games without a goal, Arsène Wenger will be very happy with the weekend's work.
Wenger's Arsenal side scored twice to defeat Stoke City...
Wenger says he will rotate Walcott and Giroud
Arsenal's 2-0 defeat of Stoke City on Saturday afternoon saw both Theo Walcott and Olivier Giroud on the scoresheet.
Both forwards have been criticised for...
Arsenal 2-0 Stoke: Walcott and Giroud net as Gunners dominate
A goal in each half from widely criticised forwards Theo Walcott and Olivier Giroud gave Arsenal all three points against Stoke on Saturday.
Mesut Özil...
Former Arsenal man: Walcott should start against Stoke
Charlie Nicholas has urged Arsene Wenger to start Theo Walcott over Olivier Giroud against Stoke on Saturday due to the latter's bad form.
In an...
Wenger: Why can’t Giroud be like Thierry Henry?
In the wake of comments Arsene Wenger made regarding how getting booed is part of the job, the boss has now backed Olivier Giroud to get 20 goals this...
Anelka: Wenger can improve Giroud, trust him
Former Arsenal striker Nicolas Anelka has told fans to believe in Arsène Wenger and has backed the manager to continue succeeding at the club.
Anelka...
Predicted XI to face Stoke: Gabriel or Per?
A rare thing, Arsenal saw an international break come and go with no new injury concerns.
In fact, with Per Mertesacker returning Arsène Wenger now...
Wenger on Giroud: Being booed is part of being a striker
Arsene Wenger has admitted that although he supports Olivier Giroud after his poor performance for France, being booed is all part of being a...
Anelka: Wenger believes in Giroud
Nicolas Anelka has defended both Olivier Giroud and Arsene Wenger for sticking by his striker, claiming that the boss gave him the same treatment...
France manager: Giroud knows he wasn’t ‘efficient’
After missing a few big chances in the France v Serbia game, Olivier Giroud has come under some harsh and frankly unnecessary criticism, but...
Giroud: I will have to correct a few things
Olivier Giroud did not shirk away from the criticism he faced after being booed by his own fans as France beat Serbia 2-1 in...
Giroud criticism after France game well out of line
Olivier Giroud was absolutely panned on Twitter and by those in the stadium after his performance for France against Serbia in their 2-1 friendly...
Giroud wins predictable goal of the month vote
Four Premier League games so far this season and Arsenal have scored three own goals.
Wait, let me try again.
Arsenal have scored one goal and...
French journalist defends Giroud
French journalist Philippe Auclair has defended Olivier Giroud after he missed a number of chances against Serbia on Monday night.
The Arsenal striker started for...
Watch: Giroud misses sitter for France
Olivier Giroud, through on goal in the left-hand side of the box, drags it wide.
We've seen it plenty of times by now, and on...
Giroud starts ahead of Benzema and Martial
Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud will start for France against Serbia on Monday night.
The forward, who has been Arsenal's only goalscorer after four Premier League...
Injury stats: Will Arsenal’s remaining forwards stay fit in Welbeck’s absence?
So the transfer window is shut, Arsenal didn't sign a forward, and now Danny Welbeck is out until Christmas.
Hands up if you saw that...
Wenger right not to sign striker for Arsenal
Yesterday, Arsène Wenger all but guaranteed that Arsenal Football Club would not challenge for the Premier League title.
That is, if you believe the naysayers....
Giroud: It would have been good for Benzema to join Arsenal
Giroud wishes Benzema had come to Arsenal.
Giroud hails Cech’s arrival
Giroud happy that Cech plays for Arsenal.
Pires: Giroud is one of the best players at Arsenal
Pires sticks up for Giroud.
Giroud: I wish Henry had criticised me to my face
Giroud addresses Henry's criticism.
Wenger explains why he chose Walcott against Newcastle
Wenger reveals his decision behind starting Walcott.
Wright: Theo should have been moved years ago
Ian Wright believes that Arsene Wenger's decision to play Theo Walcott as a striker has come five years too late and that they are...
Journalists contradict each other over Cavani rumour
Earlier in the week, it looked as though any late transfer window rumours linking Arsenal with a move for Paris Saint-Germain and Uruguay forward...
Giroud explains terrific Newcastle record
Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud is oft marginalised, but no bad word can be said about his performances against this weekend's opponents.
Arsenal travel to St....
Karim Benzema rejection blues
I joked during the game last night that Karim Benzema's public rejection of a move to Arsenal was the only explanation for our dreadful first...
Five things we’ve learnt from our opening matches
I’m not going to lie, I’m pretty disappointed that we drew against Liverpool at home.
A 0-0 draw away at Anfield would be fine –...
Liverpool’s pitiful Emirates Stadium record
Monday night will see Liverpool visit Arsenal's Emirates Stadium for the 13th time since it was opened in 2006, and they will hope to...
Moneyball? Premier League clubs make the most of wealth
Domestically and abroad, Premier League clubs are being ridiculed for the money they are spending.
I have seen it on Twitter every day during this...
Perry Groves: Arsenal need a physical presence
Perry Groves believes Arsenal need new central midfielder and striker to compete.
Keown: Giroud is good, but Arsenal need more
Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown has praised the attributed of Olivier Giroud but think Arsenal still need more up front if they are to...
Wenger expects transfers but nothing is close
Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger refused to give up any ground when questioned about transfers in Friday's press conference.
The Arsenal manager is notoriously quiet when...
Merson: Arsenal squad remains ‘very short’
Arsenal are pretty close to the title if you ask most people, maybe just lacking a midfielder or a striker before being completely able...
Watch: Arsenal players on what makes the team special
As we all know, one of PUMA's straplines this season is built upon the concept of being 'stronger together'.
Focusing on the fans up until...
Arsenal players galore in London-based TOTW
Arsenal players dominated the London Evening Standard Team of the Week, and after underwhelming performances by all of their London rivals it's not hard to...
Giroud: My goal was a bit lucky
Giroud explains his technique when scoring his stunning goal against Crystal Palace.