Wenger backs 'improved' Giroud to have a great season

Arsenal had chased a number of strikers over
the summer transfer window, but the France
international has responded by bagging four
Premier League goals in as many games
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is thrilled with
striker Olivier Giroud's attitude and form after
a summer in which the club were linked with a
host of high-profile strikers.
The north Londoners attempted to sign the
likes of Luis Suarez and Gonzalo Higuain during
the transfer window, but those moves proved
unsuccessful leaving Giroud as the club's
leading man.
The Frenchman has since been in excellent
form this season, scoring in each of the
Gunners' four Premier League games, and
Wenger has been pleased with the manner of
the 26-year-old's response.
"Every day when he opened a newspaper he
saw another striker coming here but he didn't
say anything. For me that's the best answer
you can give when you're a football player,"
said Wenger ahead of Sunday's clash with
Stoke.
"Don't talk too much, play and show how good
you are. Many people forget that sometimes
but that's the core of your job.
"I believe he has improved technically in his
link play and that will come out throughout the
season. He has a huge physical presence that
is very difficult to find these days.
"This season is a big test for Olivier but I'm
sure he will have a great season."