Sunday, October 30, 2016

WATCH: Arsenal striker Oliver Giroud's makes instant impact

Giroud’s instant impact
Giroud’s instant impact

Olivier Giroud scored __with his first two touches of the ball after coming on as a substitute to help Arsenal beat Sunderland 4-1 at the Stadium of Light.

With the Gunners being held to a 1-1 draw by bottom of the table Sunderland Arsene Wenger called for the Frenchman in the 69th minute and he made an instant impact.

On the field for just two minutes, Giroud swept home Kieran Gibbs' low cross __with his first touch to restore the Gunners' lead.

Just five minutes later, the France international was in on the act again, producing a deft header from Mesut Ozil's corner to loop the ball over Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and into the back of the net.

Olivier Giroud celebrates after scoring against Sunderland
Olivier Giroud celebrates after scoring against Sunderland

Alexis Sanchez, who scored Arsenal's opener, then scored his side's fourth goal to complete a flurry of three goals in eight minutes as Arsenal wrapped up all three points to keep pace with Manchester City at the top of the Premier League.

Watch Olivier Giroud score twice with his first two touches of the game in Arsenal's 4-1 win at Sunderland.