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- Updated: December 27, 2016
Olivier Giroud admits he has had a “difficult” season so far but is close to agreeing a new contract at Arsenal.
The France striker has been used sparingly by Arsene Wenger so far in the current campaign, but he celebrated his first Premier League start of the season by scoring the only goal in the Gunners’ 1-0 Boxing Day win over West Brom.
Until Monday, Giroud had found himself limited to substitute appearances or starts in other competitions, with the winner against the Baggies only his sixth goal of the season.
After being handed an extended break after the European Championship, his route back into the side was blocked by Alexis Sanchez – who has shone since Wenger moved him into a more central role.
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