After the torrid midweek Olivier Giroud endured against Monaco, it seemed inevitable he would score against Everton.
And indeed he did, getting the opening goal in a 2-0 Premier League victory. As ever, though, it was more complicated than that…
The omen
3 – Olivier Giroud has scored three goals in his last three games against Everton. Redemption?
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) March 1, 2015
The prediction
I know enough about football to tell you that Giroud is gonna score today
— ابو شر٠(@SherifElSadig) March 1, 2015
The miss
Giroud, this is harder to miss than to score. Well done ðŸ˜
— Nevena Nena (@NenaCOYG) March 1, 2015
Giroud has only missed approximately has last 50 chances in the box over the last two games
— netw3rk (@netw3rk) March 1, 2015
The goal
GOAL! Olivier Giroud! 1-0 (39) #AFCvEFC pic.twitter.com/mOWyju2Fm1
— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) March 1, 2015
The grudging respect
After 967 chances he finally scores! #Giroud
— Römeo (@Arsenal490304) March 1, 2015
The confusion
Wonderful, don't understand Giroud. That was more difficult than any of the chances he missed against Monaco.
— Dezil Dez (@DezilDez) March 1, 2015
The love
Hate him if you want because he will keep scoring when he wants. Giroud
— Red Hot Chilean (@ArsenalsCannon) March 1, 2015
G for Gorgeous G for Goals G for Giroud #MeantToBe #COYG
— Kid Santi. (@Thierrytical) March 1, 2015
As long as I see him trying ..to give his all for the team,he will always have my support :) Giroud â¤ï¸ pic.twitter.com/jJqrwfSDOV
— Supree (@LadyGooner8) March 1, 2015
Hear that? That's the sound of Giroud haters logging off from twitter. pic.twitter.com/ZreXmTZ3Jj
— JJ (@GoonerStat) March 1, 2015
The stats
Olivier Giroud has scored seven goals in his last nine Premier League starts.
— Orbinho (@Orbinho) March 1, 2015
Olivier Giroud has now scored four goals in his last four games against Everton.
— Arsenal News (@__arsenal_news_) March 1, 2015
12th goal of the season for Giroud. Missed 3 months due to injury too.
— #CavaniToArsenalPls (@_ForeverGooner) March 1, 2015
The unconvinced
Giroud heads another easy chance wide… should've had a hat-trick! #AFC
— Carl Bövis (@CarlBovis_AFC) March 1, 2015
The plaudits
Giroud man of the match for me. Missed a few chances but put himself about all day, I don't care what anyone says we need him
— Bergkamp & Bergkamp (@Orangeiceman10) March 1, 2015
The backlash
Michael Owen gives Giroud man of the match for scoring a shinner and missing a couple of sitters. Superb. #btsport #ARSvEVE
— Jamie Ellis (@ellisiantheory) March 1, 2015
Ah well – you can’t please everyone.
Source: SNAPPA
