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Arsene Wenger explains tough Arsenal decision after win over Southampton
ARSENE WENGER admitted he found it tough to decide whether to start Danny Welbeck or Olivier Giroud for Arsenal against Southampton.
Danny Welbeck was given the nod over Olivier Giroud
Arsenal clinched a 2-0 win over Saints last night to leapfrog Manchester United into fifth spot in the table.
Welbeck was given the nod before making way for his French team-mate.
Giroud came off the bench with 10 minutes remaining of the game and proved his worth, slotting home his side’s second.
Arsene Wenger admits he was faced with a tough decision
For the moment it’s between him and Welbeck, it’s always difficult to decide
And Wenger has revealed he did have a selection dilemma.
“For me Olivier is a really good player,” Wenger said.
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“For the moment it’s between him and Welbeck, it’s always difficult to decide.
“Sometimes Olivier plays, sometimes Danny plays but overall Olivier is a fantastic play and has shown it again tonight.”
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