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Wenger: Giroud goal fantastic
- Updated: January 1, 2017
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger praised Olivier Giroud for his world class finish in the 2-0 win over Crystal Palace.
Giroud scored a scorpion-like goal in the first half at the Emirates, flicking the ball into the top corner with his backheel after Alexis Sanchez’s cross was directed slightly behind him.
Wenger said the reflex was fantastic, and says the goal is part of what makes football great.
He told Sky Sports: “It was a great counter attack at great speed, and in fact the ball was kicked behind him and he had that reflex that surprises everybody who knows football and is what makes football great.
“It’s a …
