Tuesday, January 3, 2017

Giroud caps hot streak by spearheading Arsenal comeback (The Associated Press)

Stoke City's Ryan Shawcross, second left, celebrates scoring his sides opening goal against Watford during their English Premier League soccer match at the Bet365 Stadium in Stoke, England, Tuesday Jan. 3, 2017. (Mike Egerton / PA via AP)

Olivier Giroud rescued Arsenal from embarrassment at Bournemouth, taking center stage for the London club yet again with his third game-changing contribution in nine days. With Arsenal three goals down entering the final 20 minutes, Giroud spearheaded a stirring fightback on the south coast in the Premier League. After setting up Alexis Sanchez's header and Lucas Perez's volley, Giroud saved the biggest moment for himself - flicking home a header in stoppage time to salvage a 3-3 draw.


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