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Arsenal FC news: Arsene Wenger praises 'fighter' Olivier Giroud after match-winning goal

Arsene Wenger praised 'fighter' Olivier Giroud after the Arsenal striker scored their match-winner against West Bromwich Albion.

Giroud bullied Gareth McAuley before heading the Gunners to a last-gasp 1-0 Premier League win on Boxing Day.

The 30-year-old Frenchman saved boss Wenger's blushes on his first league start of the campaign, as the north Londoners hit back after consecutive losses at Everton and Manchester City.

While Wenger insists Giroud cannot expect to command a starting role, the Arsenal boss remained adamant the former Montpellier striker remains in his plans.