Arsenal star Olivier Giroud is satisfied playing second-fiddle to teammate Theo Walcott in the lone striker role, according to reports from the Daily Mail.
Giroud finally got to start his first Premier League game after six matches coming off the bench against Everton the past weekend, and rewarded manager Arsene Wenger with another goal in a 2-1 victory, his sixth of the campaign.
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It was a gritty display from the Gunners, with Petr Cech and the defence denying Everton several times late in the encounter to ensure that they went top of the table on Saturday.
Title-rivals Manchester City managed to equal Arsenal on points with a draw against neighbours Manchester United, however Giroud was impressed by his side’s constant climb and is happy to play behind Walcott if this trend of results continue.
“We are stronger mentally this year,” said Giroud. “We are all fighting for each other. We have a great togetherness and we want to achieve big things together.
“We are showing a lot of leadership. We have team meetings and we all want to contribute and bring qualities to the big matches. We are all looking in the same direction and we know we need to be 100 per cent in every game.
“If someone is a bit tired then someone else will battle and fight for each other. That’s the mentality we need to show through the season. If we carry on like that then we will be difficult to beat.
“I never hide. I knew Theo was doing well at the beginning of the season which is why I was not angry about not playing, even if it was something new for me.
“The main thing was that he was on good form and he brought something different compared to me. We have different profiles and when he is a bit tired, I try to take the baton.
“I’m pleased to score but the boss can play with my profile or Theo’s profile. It has been a few weeks of not starting and I was pleased to start.
“I feel better when I play. I missed not playing a bit more this week.”
The Gunners will travel to Sheffield Wednesday in a Capital One Cup clash game this Tuesday, before going to the Liberty Stadium to face Swansea City in their next Premier League encounter during the weekend.
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