Tag: Olivier Giroud

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.

Olivier Giroud (BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images)

The statistic that proves Giroud is better Cantona

Did you know that Olivier Giroud has now scored more Premier League goals than Eric Cantona?
Olivier Giroud (BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images)

Giroud: All the defenders played very well

Olivier Giroud was impressed with Arsenal's defensive display against Huddersfield on Wednesday night.

Is Giroud now third-choice striker at Arsenal?

Olivier Giroud was an unused substitute against Burnley, and when the Gunners needed a goal, Danny Welbeck was introduced. Is the Frenchman now third choice?

Wenger to play more experienced team against Cologne

Arsene Wenger says we'll see a more experienced team play against Cologne in tonight's Europa League clash.
WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND - MARCH 18: Danny Welbeck of Arsenal warms up prior to the Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Arsenal at The Hawthorns on March 18, 2017 in West Bromwich, England. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)

Injury boost as Giroud, Welbeck and Chambers return to training

Olivier Giroud has returned to training, along with Calum Chambers and Danny Welbeck, but Theo Walcott is still out with illness.

Lacazette: Giroud helped me settle in at Arsenal

Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette revealed international teammate Olivier Giroud helped him to settle at the Emirates Stadium after his move from Olympique Lyonnais.

Giroud could be a January target for Bayern

Bayern Munich could sign Olivier Giroud as backup for Robert Lewandowski, according to reports. 

Giroud ruled out of the North London derby

Arsene Wenger has confirmed that Olivier Giroud will miss Saturday's North London derby against Tottenham Hotspur.

No regrets: Giroud still happy he stayed at Arsenal

Olivier Giroud insists that he has no regrets over choosing to stay at Arsenal this summer.

Arsenal could be without three key players for Saturday’s North London derby

Ahead of the North London derby on Saturday, Arsenal could be without a key defender, midfielder and striker, with the international break taking a number of victims.

Giroud wins Goal of the Month for October

Olivier Giroud's stunning overhead kick against Red Star Belgrade has won the fan vote for Goal of the Month.
Karim Benzema

Benzema: Giroud is good playing with his back to goal

Karim Benzema has payed Olivier Giroud a bit of a back-handed compliment following the 31-year-old's 29th goal for France.

Fans all make the same joke after Giroud picks up latest injury

Arsenal fans have been rejoicing over the fact that since Olivier Giroud could be sidelined for the North London Derby on 18 November, Alexandre Lacazette might actually get a full 90 minutes under his belt.
WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND - MARCH 18: Danny Welbeck of Arsenal warms up prior to the Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Arsenal at The Hawthorns on March 18, 2017 in West Bromwich, England. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)

Welbeck in contention for North London derby but Giroud is a doubt

Danny Welbeck could be back for the North London derby, but Olivier Giroud is a doubt, according to the latest reports.

Payet: Giroud is still an efficient striker despite fledgling Arsenal career

Dimitri Payet says he still rates Olivier Giroud, even if he's not getting the best run in the Arsenal side at the moment.

Giroud could miss North London derby after returning to Arsenal with thigh injury

Olivier Giroud has apparently returned to Arsenal after suffering a thigh injury while away with the France national team.

Is Olivier Giroud a better attacking option than Alexis Sanchez?

Should Olivier Giroud have been given more of a chance during Arsenal's 3-1 loss away to Manchester City on Sunday?

Giroud offers Evra support

Olivier Giroud has shown his support for his former France teammate, Patrice Evra, after the ex-Marseille defender was banned from football until June 2018 for kicking a fan.

Giroud injures himself as he scores for France

Olivier Giroud managed to pick up a thigh injury while playing for France during their 2-0 friendly win over Wales on Friday.

Clever finish does goalkeeper: Arsenal international roundup

Four Arsenal stars featured in France's international friendly win over Wales at Stade de France on Friday evening.

Video: Olivier Giroud tries learning a new language during press conference

Olivier Giroud tried his hand at speaking Welsh ahead of France's friendly against them.

These are the nine Arsenal players currently away in the international break

Nine Arsenal players have been called up for their countries for their upcoming international matches.

Giroud suffers injury scare with France

Olivier Giroud may have picked up a knock while training with France.

What is he offering? Arsenal player ratings v Manchester City

Arsenal went to Manchester City and lost, just like we all expected them to.

Video: Giroud’s greatest Arsenal goals

Olivier Giroud has scored some fantastic goals during his time with the Gunners, and we're taking a look back at a few of them.
Frank Lampard

Lampard: Giroud is a great asset, he ‘feels’ the club

Frank Lampard believes the best thing to happen to Arsenal over the summer was Olivier Giroud deciding not to leave.
Olivier Giroud goal v Crystal Palace

Giroud reveals dance classes helped him score scorpion kick

Olivier Giroud has revealed that he took contemporary dance classes when he was younger and he believes they could have helped him score that scorpion kick against Crystal Palace.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 09: Nacho Monreal of Arsenal checks out his new Puma snapback as the team prepares to fly off for pre season tour at Stansted Airport on July 9, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Arsenal fans name their favourite current player and why

We asked you guys on Twitter who your favourite current Arsenal player is and why, and the results seem to be pretty conclusive.
Ronald Koeman

Koeman: I had Giroud in the building

Former Everton manager Ronald Koeman has revealed he was very close to signing Olivier Giroud from Arsenal in the summer.

Chelsea could make January swoop for Giroud

Chelsea are reportedly considering a bid for Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud in January, with manager Antonio Conte having approached him during the FIFA awards in the week.

Charlie Nicholas predicts a win for the Gunners against Norwich

Charlie Nicholas predicts a big win for the Gunners against Norwich City in Tuesday night's League Cup clash.

Wenger: There’s no difference in quality between Giroud and Lacazette

Arsène Wenger says there's no difference between Olivier Giroud and Alexandre Lacazette in terms of which players is better for the Arsenal team.
Olivier Giroud goal v Crystal Palace

Giroud thanks fans after winning 2017 Puskás Award

Olivier Giroud won the Puskás Award last night, for his effort against Crystal Palace in the opening game of 2017.

Giroud and Kanu make top five for most Premier League substitute goals

Arsenal have two players in the top five for the most substitute Premier League goals of all time, Olivier Giroud and Nwankwo Kanu.

Why do Arsenal score so many headed goals?

Arsenal have scored more headed goals than other Premier League side this season. 

Giroud: My goal against Red Star was a little bit like against Crystal Palace

Olivier Giroud has compared the overhead volley he scored against Red Star Belgrade on Thursday night to his scorpion kick against Crystal Palace.
Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown.

Keown hails Giroud for outstanding Europa League goal

Arsenal legend Martin Keown was rather impressed with Olivier Giroud following his superb goal for the Gunners on Thursday night.

Giroud: We owe Cech the win

Olivier Giroud has dedicated Arsenal's 1-0 victory over Red Star Belgrade to Petr Cech after the goalkeeper put in a superb performance against the Serbian side.

Wenger: Giroud predicted he’d score a wonder goal

Arsene Wenger has revealed that Olivier Giroud predicted that Arsenal would score against Red Star Belgrade on Thursday night.

Carragher: Giroud would have been ideal for Everton

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher reckons that Olivier Giroud would have been an ideal signing for Everton as he's one of the most underrated players in the Premier League.