Olivier Giroud

Arsenal play Basel for their second group game in the Champions League.

Olivier Giroud is yet to start a game for Arsenal this season.

Giroud came through an intense training session on Friday to prove fitness ahead of Chelsea clash.

But Aaron Ramsey will miss the Gunners' next three games with a hamstring injury.

Alan Smith was impressed by the Spaniard's English League Cup brace against Nottingham Forest.

Ramsey is also unlikely to be fit for the weekend visit of Chelsea, while Giroud will need to be reassessed.

France striker picked up the knock during the 1-1 draw with PSG.

Arsenal's Giroud received a red card against PSG and he will now miss their home game against Basel in the Champions League.

Edinson Cavani struck after just 42 seconds to give Unai Emery's side the lead.

Alex Iwobi missed games against Leicester and Watford with a thigh injury.

Sissoko, 27, signed for Spurs in a £30m deal on transfer deadline day.

Arsenal boss says France striker is still a 'fraction behind' his teammates.

Olivier Giroud and Mesut Ozil came on as second-half substitutes against Leicester.

Gunners coach is ready recall Ozil and Giroud for trip to the champions.

Arsenal were without seven first-team players in their harrowing 4-3 home defeat to Liverpool.

Arsenal have had a bid turned down by Lyon for striker Alexandre Lacazette.

Alexis Sanchez suffered the ankle injury during Chile's triumphant Copa America Centenario campaign.

Giroud has been linked with a swap deal with Napoli's Gonzalo Higuain.

Gonzalo Higuain has two years remaining on his current deal with Napoli.

Inter Milan have insisted that Mauro Icardi is not for sale, despite his agent confirming interest from clubs across Europe.

The France international's agent says no contact has been made by the Serie A club.

Gunners reportedly exploring swap deal involving Olivier Giroud to bring Argentina striker to Emirates.

Olivier Giroud has scored three goals and assisted two in the Euros thus far.

Mark McKay says France international is happy at West Ham.

Les Bleus backed to clinch progress to round of 16 by beating Gianni De Biasi's side at Stade Velodrome.

France backed to kick-off tournament with victory over Anghel Iordanescu's side at Stade de France.

Jamie Vardy has a release clause of £20m, which is available to clubs in the Champions League.

Arsene Wenger has made it clear that he will sign a striker in the summer after Arsenal's struggles in front of goal.

Olivier Giroud scored a hat-trick on the final day to take his tally to 24 goals in all competitions for Arsenal this season.

Arsene Wenger has revealed that he has the full backing of the owners to strengthen Arsenal in the summer.