OLIVIER GIROUD has rubbed further salt in the wounds of Arsenal supporters by stating his goal in the Europa League final was the best header of his career.
The former Gunners fan favourite opened the scoring for Chelsea against the North Londoners in the eventual 4-1 win in Baku on May 29, 2019.
Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud broke the deadlock against Arsenal in the Europa League final in 2019Credit: Reuters
Chelsea chief Petr Cech failed to claim silverware in his last game in goalCredit: Getty Images – Getty
His comments may also not go down well with Blues chief Petr Cech, who was between the sticks for Arsenal in what was his last appearance before retiring.
Following the match he returned to Stamford Bridge to become the club’s technical and performance advisor.
Giroud broke the deadlock with diving header after latching onto the end of Emerson Palmieri’s delivery.
In an interview with Chelsea’s website, Giroud spoke of his aerial attributes where he was asked to comment on the best headed goal he’s scored technically.
He said: “There are a few! I liked that one against Liverpool (at Stamford Bridge in 2018) because it was not easy.
“I liked the one in the Europa League final.
“I like diving headers because it means you come with pace and you have the force of your body.
“Petr can tell you I maybe couldn’t have had a better connection.
“I went 100 per cent for it and didn’t even think my friend Laurent Koscielny could put his foot and hit me.
“This was definitely one of the best.”
Giroud has been in fine form for the Blues this season, despite playing second fiddle to Timo Werner in West London.
The World Cup winner has found the back of the net on seven occasions from 12 games.
But with his contract to expire next summer, he could be sold in January, with Inter Milan a possible destination.
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