Arsene Wenger, who gave Giroud a second straight Premier League start, said it was one of the best goals he’s seen during his 20 years at the club.
“He transformed that goal, I would say, into art. Art is there because of the surprise, because of the beauty of the movement,” Wenger said. “It will be remembered as the Giroud goal that nobody will forget. Every striker is remembered for two or three special goals, and that will certainly remain with him forever.
“It was a great counter-attack at great speed, his reflex surprised everybody who knows football and that’s what makes the goal great. I have been a bit spoiled over the year by the exceptional quality of the players I’ve had, but it will be remembered as an exceptional goal.
“Olly is very good in front of goal, but I’ve never seen this kind of goal from him.”
In post-match press briefing, Giroud admitted it was the best goal of his career. He further noted that he was lucky to have scored the goal that revealed Henrikh scorpion kick goal inspired him.
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