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Sydney
Arsene Wenger says he expect Oliver Giroud to stay at Arsenal this season despite speculation over how he will fit in following the record signing of fellow French striker Alexandre Lacazette.
Giroud, the reported off season target of Premier League rivals Everton and Germany's Borussia Dortmund, was among the goalscorers in the Gunner's 3-1 pre season win over Western Sydney Wanderers in Sydney on Saturday.
The 30 year old, who was restricted to just 17 starting games for Arsenal last season, made a deft first time finish at the near post after a strong overlapping run from Nacho Monreal for the opener in the 33rd minute.
Wenger, who is also trying to hold on to prized striker Alexis Sanchez next season amid interest feom Manchester City and Bayern Munich, said he wanted Giroud to stay at Arsenal.
"There is a lot of speculation, I have said many times that I have a huge respect for Oliver Giroud for the man he is and the way he loves our club," Wenger told reporters after Saturday's game.
"Even with all the speculation he is focused and does his job."
"I always said (that I expect him to stay), I was always consistent with that."
Asked how he would use Giroud in the wake of signing Lacazette, Wenger added : "Lacazette will play most of the time as centre forward.
"He can play in any system because he's a provider as well, he can combine and play in a 4-4-2 formation.
"At the moment he plays a little bit behind Giroud, tonight he was more on the left, and he can play in that position as well."
Giroud said earlier this week he was ready for any eventuality ahead of the new season kick off next month.
"One thing is for sure - I need to be ready and prepare well for the season no matter what," Giroud said.
"We'll see about my future, but for the moment I'm still an Arsenal player."
Wenger was thrilled with the response to Arsenal's firt tour to Australia in 40 years, with a total of 163,653 fans for the two games againts Sydney FC and Western Sydney Wanderers.
"I must say after two nights here, we had over 160,000 people at the games and I am just absolutely bewildered," Arsenal manager said.
"I am a long time in the game and it was amazing. We are very, very happy to have so many fans here.
Sydney
Arsene Wenger says he expect Oliver Giroud to stay at Arsenal this season despite speculation over how he will fit in following the record signing of fellow French striker Alexandre Lacazette.
Giroud, the reported off season target of Premier League rivals Everton and Germany's Borussia Dortmund, was among the goalscorers in the Gunner's 3-1 pre season win over Western Sydney Wanderers in Sydney on Saturday.
The 30 year old, who was restricted to just 17 starting games for Arsenal last season, made a deft first time finish at the near post after a strong overlapping run from Nacho Monreal for the opener in the 33rd minute.
Wenger, who is also trying to hold on to prized striker Alexis Sanchez next season amid interest feom Manchester City and Bayern Munich, said he wanted Giroud to stay at Arsenal.
"There is a lot of speculation, I have said many times that I have a huge respect for Oliver Giroud for the man he is and the way he loves our club," Wenger told reporters after Saturday's game.
"Even with all the speculation he is focused and does his job."
"I always said (that I expect him to stay), I was always consistent with that."
Asked how he would use Giroud in the wake of signing Lacazette, Wenger added : "Lacazette will play most of the time as centre forward.
"He can play in any system because he's a provider as well, he can combine and play in a 4-4-2 formation.
"At the moment he plays a little bit behind Giroud, tonight he was more on the left, and he can play in that position as well."
Giroud said earlier this week he was ready for any eventuality ahead of the new season kick off next month.
"One thing is for sure - I need to be ready and prepare well for the season no matter what," Giroud said.
"We'll see about my future, but for the moment I'm still an Arsenal player."
Wenger was thrilled with the response to Arsenal's firt tour to Australia in 40 years, with a total of 163,653 fans for the two games againts Sydney FC and Western Sydney Wanderers.
"I must say after two nights here, we had over 160,000 people at the games and I am just absolutely bewildered," Arsenal manager said.
"I am a long time in the game and it was amazing. We are very, very happy to have so many fans here.
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