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| Olivier Giroud missed several chances for Arsenal against Spurs |
ARSENAL legend Ian Wright has sprung to the defence of Olivier Giroud after the Frenchman missed several chances against Spurs on Sunday.
The striker received some criticism from supporters after failing to take at least three chances during the 1-1 draw at the Emirates.
After the match, manager Arsene Wenger said Giroud was "angry" in the dressing room after his performance.
And Wright believes it is unfair for Giroud to take all the blame if Arsenal fail to win the Premier League this season.
"Olivier Giroud has taken so much stick it's a wonder he isn't black and blue," Wright told the Sun.
"His critics were at it again on Sunday after he missed a couple of great chances in Arsenal's 1-1 draw with Tottenham.
"Forget all that talk of this being the Gunners' best chance in years of winning the title, they said, with Giroud leading the line they haven't got a prayer.
"Yes, the Frenchman didn't have his finest hour against Spurs. But to put all the blame at his door is unfair and wrong.
"If Arsenal do see their title hopes go up in smoke again this season, it won't be down to the fact that Giroud is up front.
"Any more than it will be down to the fact Theo Walcott or Danny Welbeck are there."
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