Olivier Giroud

Giroud, 31, is yet to start a league game for the Gunners this season, with club-record summer signing Alexandre Lacazette ahead of him in the pecking order.

Arsene Wenger is ready to ring the changes when Arsenal embark on the knock-out stage of the Europa League - knowing Champions League qualification is on the line.

Olivier Giroud has been warned that he has to play more regularly to ensure he remains in Didier Deschamps' plans for the World Cup.

Danny Welbeck is likely to be given the nod to start against Manchester United despite Olivier Giroud netting twice in the win over Huddersfield.

Mesut Ozil is in the final seven months of his contract with Arsenal and has been linked with moves to Manchester United and Barcelona.

Arsene Wenger praised Maitland-Niles and Reiss Nelson's performance despite Arsenal succumbing to their first group stage defeat in the Europa League.

Arsene Wenger insists he does trust striker Alexandre Lacazette despite omitting him from the start in a number of Arsenal's key games this season.

Welbeck has missed the Gunners' last six matches with a hamstring injury but, provided he suffers no complications, is likely to feature against Spurs.

Arsenal could be without striker Olivier Giroud for the visit of Tottenham Hotspur to The Emirates Stadium this weekend.

The Frenchman has not started a league game this season and has only been part of the team's Europa League and League Cup campaigns so far.

Arsene Wenger says Jack Wilshere, Theo Walcott and Olivier Giroud will continue as his front three when Arsenal host Red Star Belgrade on Thursday.

Giroud was close to joining Everton in the summer transfer window but eventually decided to remain at Arsenal.

Ronald Koeman failed to sign an adequate replacement for Romelu Lukaku, who left Everton to join Manchester United in the summer.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been named Fifa's best men's player for a second straight year during an award ceremony in London.

Graham Stuart says Everton have failed to find ways to replace Romelu Lukaku's goals. The Belgium international left the Toffees to join Manchester United.

Everton boss Ronald Koeman is still on the lookout for a new focal point in attack after failing to adequately replace Romelu Lukaku in the summer.

Arsenal's search for a replacement for Alexis Sanchez could see them launch a surprise bid to sign Everton youngster Ademola Lookman, who has struggled for opportunities.

Olivier Giroud believes he made the "best choice" in opting to stay at the Emirates Stadium rather than become Romelu Lukaku's replacement on Merseyside.

Giroud netted his 100th goal for the Gunners after scoring against BATE Borisov in the Europa League.

Giroud scored his 100th goal for Arsenal against Borisov.

Arsenal beat BATE Borisov 4-2 in the Europa League on Thursday (28 September).

Six Arsenal U23 regulars were left out of the reserves squad for their Monday night encounter against Everton.

Giroiud made only 11 starts for Arsenal last season in the league

Marseille and Lyon were also linked with a move for the France international in the summer.

Calvert-Lewin has made an impressive start to the new season.

Ball thinks Toffees should have made an offer for Giroud while he was on holiday.

Arsenal would have allowed Giroud to leave amid Everton interest but the Frenchman opted to stay at the Emirates.

Giroud does not seem to have any interest in plying his trade in Ligue 1.

Koeman has made a host of new signings but is far from finished in the transfer market this summer.

Arsenal came from behind twice to record a 4-3 win on the opening day of the PL season.