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Arsenal fans mock Olivier Giroud as Chelsea start with NO strikers against Barcelona
OLIVIER GIROUD is on the bench for Chelsea against Barcelona – and Arsenal fans are enjoying it.
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Chelsea face Barcelona tonight with Eden Hazard deployed in the false nine position – with recognised strikers Alvaro Morata and Olivier Giroud on the bench.
Giroud has recently stated his motivation for leaving Arsenal was to pursue regular first team football, but neither the Frenchman nor Morata will start the big clash.
Arsenal fans have been mocking their former striker on Twitter after the Chelsea line-up was announced.
It remains to be seen whether Giroud is in Antonio Conte's regular plans for the rest of the season, but he will be hoping to impress when called upon from the bench.
Take a look through the gallery for the best Arsenal fan reactions to Olivier Giroud being benched against Barcelona.