Olivier Giroud (Arsenal)
Olivier Giroud is the perfect centre forward for Arsenal – he possesses a physical strength lacked by the Gunners attacking midfield, great layoffs and build up play, and an immense aerial presence and work rate.
Giroud may not always be the most clean of finishers, but there are few target men able to offer the same qualities as the Frenchman.
On his day Emmanuel Adebayor of Tottenham would certainly be worth a shout, but the Togolese striker has not demonstrated enough consistency throughout his career to prove himself worthy of a place – even if he is currently the most in form north London striker.
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