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Giroud wants Arsenal to find killer touch

Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud has urged his team-mates to find their "killer touch" in front of goal.

Giroud made his first start for Arsenal since breaking a bone in his ankle in August at Everton, as they held on to secure a 1-0 win against West Bromwich Albion on Saturday.

Now he is hoping Arsene Wenger's side can continue to see games out after a mixed start to the season.

Olivier Giroud scored after coming off the bench against Manchester United © Getty Images

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"We have to learn how to close games out when we are winning," he said. "We must all defend together and maybe we have to have more of a killer touch in front of goal.

"Each game we can have a lot of chances to score. We need to take them. I have been impatient and I have been looking forward to coming back in the starting XI. I am really pleased to come back earlier that the doctors expected of me.

"It has been really frustrating for me. I tried to work hard at training and come back stronger. It is good, sometimes, for your mental strength to go through this and this is why I am stronger. When you are far away from the pitch it is tough."

Arsenal's lack of trophy success over the last decade is not an issue Giroud concerns himself with, as he is quick to point out that he did not have to wait long to get his hands on silverware as he played a role in the club's FA Cup win last May.

"From my second season we have started to win trophies, I want to win more and we can do it," added Giroud, who is in competition with Danny Welbeck for the lead striking role in Wenger's side ahead of Wednesday's game against Southampton at Emirates Stadium.

"I feel really good at this club. The fans are amazing, the players are fantastic and that is important. We can do big things with this team. I think we have a good understanding, particularly with the new players.

"There is good competition and we can play together, definitely. Me, Danny, Alexis Sanchez, we are confident playing together.

"Unfortunately, we have had injuries like Jack [Wilshere] and other players, but I am taking a lot of pleasure from being back."

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