The excuses for Giroud are bizarre and stupid. One guy even said if Giroud wasnt so good lucking i'd be pissed with him after last nights performance. Ill be honest I've never been a fan of his as everytime I watch his he loses the ball when he has time to think or pick out a pass or even dribble really. He seems to be pants outside the box but good at one touch finishes. It's weird because every arsenal team i've seen has had a good technical striker up top who could make his own chances but this is different with giroud.
His hold up play isnt even that good as when he's under pressure he 9/10 times loses the ball. I honestly believe a player similair to RVP was needed at the time of his departure someone like Jovetic who is skillfull and fast.