Some Arsenal fans praise £18m man’s performance last night

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Arsenal followers are properly conscious of what a spectacular Olivier Giroud purpose appears to be like like, properly the Frenchman was at it once more on Tuesday evening.

This time the World Cup-winning ahead scored a superb overhead kick for Chelsea, as they recorded a precious 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid within the first leg of their Champions League tie.

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While Giroud’s overhead strike isn’t in the identical league as ‘the Scorpion’ purpose, the Arsenal devoted had been nonetheless impressed with what they noticed from the 34-year-old yesterday.

Giroud will all the time be a marmite-like determine in North London, and provided that he produced up and down performances in Arsenal’s colors, it’s irritating for a few of their followers to now see him doing properly throughout London.

It has been three years since Giroud made an £18 million swap from Arsenal to Chelsea (Sky Sports activities).

And while these in blue haven’t lifted a Premier League title since then, they did beat the Gunners in a Europa League ultimate in 2019, with none aside from Giroud getting on the scoresheet.

Quick ahead to in the present day, and the one-time Arsenal favorite is exhibiting his former membership what they’re lacking out on.

However quite a few Arsenal supporters issued elegant responses to his purpose and efficiency for Chelsea yesterday:

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I want Giroud might have Giroud’d at Arsenal the best way he’s Girouding now for Chelsea

— Max. ✍🏼 (@AFCMax9) February 23, 2021

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Olivier Giroud solely scores bangers.

— 🔴⚪️ (@lgs_afc) February 23, 2021

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Giroud’s membership profession has principally simply been to troll Arsenal followers.

— _ (@TheGoonerAFC) February 23, 2021

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I swear Giroud and aubameyang switched after the fa cup ultimate and no one seen

— Joe (@AFCJoe10) February 23, 2021

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Typical Giroud tonight, he has an ever rising catalogue of marvel objectives (however nothing will beat the scorpion kick for Arsenal! 😁👍)

— Carl Bövis ⚽ (@CarlBovis_AFC) February 23, 2021

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How’s Giroud so good for Chelsea however he was genuinely the worst participant to play for us, is unnecessary

— . (@AfcAli__) February 23, 2021

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We bought Giroud and took the Brazilian Gervinho

— Jimz (@AfcJimboz) February 23, 2021

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Some end from giroud, baller

— Jay Papa (@Jaypapa_AFC) February 23, 2021

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Promoting Giroud for £18million has backfired. Sensible ahead, such a chic participant. Aged like a effective wine throughout London. #AFC #ATLCHE

— Jake Leach (@JakeLeachJourno) February 23, 2021

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