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Arsene Wenger: Why I was pleased with this Arsenal star against West Brom
ARSENE WENGER revealed his delight for Olivier Giroud after Arsenal's win over West Brom.
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Giroud, who was making his first Premier League start of the season for Arsenal, hit the only goal of the game against the Baggies as the Gunners secured a 1-0 victory.
The Frenchman has had to play second fiddle to Alexis Sanchez this term, who has spearheaded the Gunners' attack.
Tony Pulis' men were very plucky and looked to be heading for an unlikely point.
Olivier Giroud was the difference between the two sides
Arsene Wenger's men took a while to break down West Brom
It was a good reaction from him today
But Giroud kept his nerve and looped home a header from Mesut Ozil's cross four minutes from time.
And Wenger admits he was pleased at how Giroud responded at the Emirates.
He said: "It has been an interesting period for the player and these are important to see how they cope.
Mesut Ozil provided the assist for Olivier Giroud
"It was a good reaction from him today."
Arsenal are currently third in the table, nine points behind table toppers Chelsea.
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