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Arsenal ace Olivier Giroud: I still refuse to accept this
ARSENAL ace Olivier Giroud is still baffled as to how he didn't win the goal of the month award for January.
Olivier Giroud can't believe he didn't win January Goal of the Month award
Olivier Giroud scored with a stunning scorpion strike against Crystal Palace as he inspired Arsenal to a 2-0 win.
Andy Carroll, however pipped the Frenchman with an overhead goal - also against Palace - to the prize.
But Giroud, who received widespread praise for his effort, still can't work out how he missed out on the accolade.
Andy Carroll won Goal of the Month for his strike against Crystal Palace
I don’t want to big myself up, but goals like mine leave a mark on history because they’re rare
"Andy [Carroll]’s goal is magnificent, but maybe people won’t remember it in two years’ time," Giroud said.
"I don’t want to big myself up, but goals like mine leave a mark on history because they’re rare.
"There’s been [former PSG midfielder] Charles Edouard Coridon and Zlatan Ibrahimovic before me.
Alan Smith praises Olivier Giroud for his important goals
“Mine, yes. It’s like Zlatan’s improbable overhead kick against England or Marco Van Basten’s volley, goals I would have liked to score.”
Giroud will be hoping to help Arsenal get their season back on track against Manchester City on Sunday (4pm).
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