GIROUD vs WATFORD - WHEN YOU ARE 33 IT IS ALL ABOUT LINK-UPS AND CLEVER MOVEMENTS
Either side of the lockdown Giroud has been a major part of our push for top 4 finish. His ability to bring his teammates into the game is simply genius.
Against WAT it was in full flight...
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Either side of the lockdown Giroud has been a major part of our push for top 4 finish. His ability to bring his teammates into the game is simply genius.
Against WAT it was in full flight...
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The goal 
Look at Giroud's movement as soon as Barkley gets the ball. He is already on the move to provide Barkley an option. Giroud's not the quickest player but he thinks quicker than most.
- Attacks the space
- Emphatic finish
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Look at Giroud's movement as soon as Barkley gets the ball. He is already on the move to provide Barkley an option. Giroud's not the quickest player but he thinks quicker than most.
- Attacks the space
- Emphatic finish
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Should've had a 2nd 
As soon as Pulisic receives the ball, Giroud realizes to stay wide to give Pulisic a clear option. From there it was a great left foot shot along the ground but Foster with a great save denied Giroud his 2nd goal.
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As soon as Pulisic receives the ball, Giroud realizes to stay wide to give Pulisic a clear option. From there it was a great left foot shot along the ground but Foster with a great save denied Giroud his 2nd goal.
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Link-up with Pulisic 
Imagine if this return ball from Giroud reached Pulisic WOW!!
Nonetheless, brilliant diagonal run from Giroud which catches the defense napping. He is always providing an option for Pulsic when he goes on his epic drives through the middle.
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Imagine if this return ball from Giroud reached Pulisic WOW!!
Nonetheless, brilliant diagonal run from Giroud which catches the defense napping. He is always providing an option for Pulsic when he goes on his epic drives through the middle.
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Link-up with Mount 
A deft touch to set Mount free against a backtracking defense. Giroud's simple touch here nullified the entire Watford midfield. Not to mention 1 v 1 he's brilliant at winning offensive duels.
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A deft touch to set Mount free against a backtracking defense. Giroud's simple touch here nullified the entire Watford midfield. Not to mention 1 v 1 he's brilliant at winning offensive duels.
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Link-up with Barkley 
- Drops away from CBs to support Azpi
- Notices Barkley's run before he gets the pass
- First time to Barkley
- Draws a foul in a dangerous area
Man is just too much to handle!!
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- Drops away from CBs to support Azpi
- Notices Barkley's run before he gets the pass
- First time to Barkley
- Draws a foul in a dangerous area
Man is just too much to handle!!
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Helping in set-piece defending 
Aerially we all know he is strong and against Watford, he contributed towards a much improved team set-piece defending.
I hope he can continue this form as this will be crucial for our run towards top 4.
Take a bow Giroud!
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Aerially we all know he is strong and against Watford, he contributed towards a much improved team set-piece defending.
I hope he can continue this form as this will be crucial for our run towards top 4.
Take a bow Giroud!
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