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How much is Olivier Giroud worth?

Following his close-range effort to open the scoring in a tense affair against Swansea City yesterday, Olivier Giroud has now netted seven Premier League goals this term – having only started in the lone striker role on four occasions for Arsenal.

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200 up – How Koscielny grew into one of the world’s best for Arsenal

Since an unforgettable Premier League debut at Anfield in August of 2010, which saw him sent off in second-half stoppage time, Laurent Koscielny hasn’t had an easy journey to success for Arsenal.

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Wenger shows refreshing belief in Bramall’s ability

Given the harsh, finite realities of professional football at the highest level, it’s becoming increasingly hard for youngsters to breakthrough the ranks at top clubs from academy level, especially between the ages of 17-21.

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Ademola Lookman: Arsenal’s loss, Everton’s gain

After he netted his seventh goal of the current campaign in a narrow Boxing Day win over MK Dons, Charlton’s highly-rated teenager Ademola Lookman, is becoming increasingly close to a possible Everton move.

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Player focus: Gibbs performs well once more when called upon

Kieran Gibbs made only his second Premier League start of the campaign during our Boxing Day victory over West Brom and once again proved why he is a credible replacement for Nacho Monreal, who is three years his elder and has struggled for consistency so far this term.

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Loan watch: Wilshere impresses despite Bournemouth defeat

After 901 minutes of Premier League football under Eddie Howe, Jack Wilshere created his first assist in Bournemouth colours. Despite a 3-1 defeat at the hands of their south Coast rivals, it was a good individual display once more from Wilshere, who continues to mature in a holding midfield role under his current boss.

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Match preview: Manchester City vs Arsenal – Can the Gunners bounce back?

After a surprising 2-1 away defeat in midweek at the hands of Everton, it’s essential that Arsenal come away with a good result against Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City side given how the Premier League table is rapidly forming at the top.

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How do Arsenal fix Carl Jenkinson’s confidence issue?

Carl Jenkinson

After Arsène Wenger this week revealed that right-back Carl Jenkinson has lost confidence and is not completely himself, there’s plenty of questions about the defender’s future at the club as well as whether he’s being treated correctly.

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