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The Premier League has a new super sub - but should he be starting?

No player has more goals as a substitute than Olivier Giroud, but should he keep being used off the bench or does his strike rate - a goal every 88 minutes - deserve a start?

Olivier Giroud notched his third goal off the bench this season, making him the joint-most prolific substitute in the Premier League this term - but could it be a poisoned chalice for the Frenchman?

Giroud has been tussling for a starting role with Theo Walcott, with the England international once again picked to lead the line against Watford on Saturday evening.