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Olivier Giroud manages to annoy Arsenal fans despite scoring late equaliser at Bournemouth

Even in scoring a stoppage-time equaliser to complete a remarkable comeback, Olivier Giroud has managed to rile Arsenal fans.

The Frenchman, who seems to be stuck in a perennial love-hate relationship with Gunners supporters, netted his side's third in an extraordinary 3-3 draw with Bournemouth on Tuesday night.

After his dazzling scorpion kick against Crystal Palace two days previously, the strike at the Vitality Stadium ought to have seen the forward free from criticism... at least for a few days. But Giroud's celebration made sure that was never likely to be the case.

Olivier Giroud has come under fire for his goal celebration at Bournemouth on Tuesday
Olivier Giroud has come under fire for his goal celebration at Bournemouth on Tuesday
Giroud secured a point for the Gunners with his 92nd-minute header on the south coast
Giroud secured a point for the Gunners with his 92nd-minute header on the south coast

Having netted with a 92nd-minute header on the south coast, the frontman wheeled away towards the travelling Arsenal fans, leaping in the air and slapping the outside of each of his feet in homage to his New Year's Day wondergoal.