#4 Olivier Giroud is a weak link in attack
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For as long as we can remember, Olivier Giroud has been Arsenal fan’s annual scapegoat. In his defence, the Frenchman has done nothing but score for the Gunners but it’s his overall link-up play that infuriates fans most.
It’s also Wenger’s undying loyalty to him that annoys fans further. It’s clear the Frenchman was deployed up front against Spurs to occupy the two physically demanding centre-backs in Vertonghen and Alderweireld. However, the 30-year old found no luck aerially or on the ground.
Giroud only mustered 1 shot on target all game as well as giving the ball away seven times. With no service from either of the wing-backs, the 6-footer cut an isolated figure up front. As his physicality was no use, the Frenchman decided to be a hindrance to every attack, as he was seemingly two steps behind Ozil’s thinking at all times.
