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Olivier Giroud: Arsenal will take on Chelsea for Premier League title next season
ARSENAL goalscorer Olivier Giroud admitted the league title is still the primary objective for Arsenal despite their second FA Cup win in a row.
Olivier Giroud hopes Arsenal will challenge for the title next season
The French striker said: “The Premier League title is the target. Hopefully we will be there.
“Without the injuries and if we keep this squad with one or two more players then we will have a good chance to challenge for the title.”
And former Gunners double-winner Martin Keown believes the FA Cup win can spur the side on.
He said: “Last time Arsenal won the FA Cup back-to-back in 2003 they went on to go unbeaten in the league the following season.”
Arsenal legend and all-time top scorer Thierry Henry took to Twitter to praise his former club. Henry tweeted: “Congratulations to all my boys Arsenal. Fantastic performance.”
Former Aston Villa striker Dion Dublin was realistic about his side saying: “Villa were not good enough.”