Arsenal fans have slammed former striker Olivier Giroud after what has been a dismal week for the Frenchman at his new club.
The 31-year-old joined rivals Chelsea on deadline day in an £18 million move, replacing the outbound Michy Batshuayi at Stamford Bridge.
He left The Emirates a fan favourite having bagged over 100 goals for the club in what was undoubtedly limited game time during his five-and-a-half season spell in North London.
Late winners, super-sub appearances and screamers – most notably his famous ‘Scorpion Kick’ goal that earned Giroud the Puskas Award last year – were the France internationals trademark at The Emirates – and despite Arsenal having completed the record signing of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – he will without a doubt be a sorely missed figure at the club.
Things haven’t gotten off to the start Giroud would have hoped for at Stamford Bridge.
Giroud watched on from the sidelines on deadline day evening as his new side were thumped 3-0 at home to Bournemouth.
A week later, he made his debut for the Blues, but it wasn’t one to remember. Giroud made only a cameo in a humiliating 4-1 defeat to Watford at Vicarage Road on Monday night.
To add insult to the Frenchman’s injury – he saw his former side thrash struggling Everton 5-1 at The Emirates on Saturday, with his replacement Aubameyang getting off the mark on his own debut for the Gunners.
While he was without doubt a favourite at the club, it hasn’t stopped the Arsenal faithful from enjoying what has been a nightmare week for their former star …
Olivier Giroud after joining Chelsea… https://t.co/niHFwIU5Sf
— EPL Bible (@EPLBible) February 5, 2018
⬇️ Olivier Giroud's Week:
📅 Tues: Lost 3-1 v Swansea 😳
📅 Weds: Signs For Chelsea 🤔
📅 Weds: Lost 3-0 v Bournemouth 😱
📅 Sat: Sees Arsenal 5-1 Everton 😒
📅 Mon: Lost 4-1 v Watford 🤦♂️ pic.twitter.com/5GmOIzi3pT
— SPORF (@Sporf) February 5, 2018
Batshuayi and Aubameyang travelled between London and Germany, started and scored for their clubs. Giroud took an Uber from North London to West London and Conte thinks he's not fit
— 'Wakeel (@__tunde) February 5, 2018
Start Giroud, Start Giroud. Like say Giroud na generator pic.twitter.com/JKsxfVzZo6
— Bee (@Bee_mufc) February 5, 2018
Olivier Giroud is every Chelsea fan right now. ☠️ pic.twitter.com/pD7p3nYJ2b
— B/R Football (@brfootball) February 5, 2018
Giroud when him reach house today 😂 pic.twitter.com/OHF5q6qE2k
— Footy in PIDGIN (@FootyinPidgin) February 5, 2018
“Hello? Ahhhh, Agent Giroud. Yes, 4-1, absolutely exceptional! Your missed chance at the end was an outstanding touch! …Begin ‘Operation Relegation’.
— Wenger Knows Best (@wengerknowsbest) February 5, 2018
Giroud really doesn't suit blue
— LUCY. (@afclucyyy) February 5, 2018
Giroud has lost to Swansea, Bournemouth and Watford 10-2 combined in the space of a week. He deserves better.
— Paddy (@PaddyArsenal) February 5, 2018
Lol Giroud must be wondering what kind of club he joined.
Bench – 3-0
Debut as substitute 1-4The man must be REALLY afraid to start
— kenna (@kennagq) February 5, 2018
Oliver Giroud talking to the Loose Women team about his Chelsea move #Giroud pic.twitter.com/PX8W0femxK
— “The Final Boss” Shotty Horroh (@ShottyHorroh) February 6, 2018
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