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Olivier Giroud adamant his scorpion kick was better than Andy Carroll's effort against Crystal Palace: 'Goals like mine leave a mark on history'

Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud remains defiant that his spectacular scorpion kick against Crystal Palace on New Year's Day was better than Andy Carroll's acrobatic effort against the same team.

Giroud was pipped to the January goal of the month award by the West Ham striker and it has clearly left a sour taste in his mouth.

And Giroud, who is currently on international duty with France and is preparing for his country's glamour friendly with Spain, believes his goal against Palace really was something special.

Olivier Giroud scored a fantastic scorpion kick to help Arsenal sink Crystal Palace in January
Olivier Giroud scored a fantastic scorpion kick to help Arsenal sink Crystal Palace in January
Andy Carroll beat Giroud to January goal of the month award thanks to his effort against Palace
Andy Carroll beat Giroud to January goal of the month award thanks to his effort against Palace

He told Le Journal du Dimanche: 'I don't want to big myself up, but goals like mine leave a mark on history because they're rare.