Arsenal's quest for third place in the Premier league continues on Saturday when the team takes on Fulham.
Arsene Wenger's squad currently sits in fourth place with 60 points in 33 games. Standing one place above the Gunners is Chelsea with 61 points in 32 matches. A victory for Arsenal paired with a Chelsea loss to Liverpool Sunday would be sufficient to put the team into the third spot with four games remaining. The team will count on a number of players, including Olivier Giroud to help lead the way.
The Frenchman was recently applauded by Wenger for his strong effort this season.
"He gave a lot until now and for his first season, he is doing extremely well," Wenger said. "He has a fantastic attitude. He is a little bit different to the strikers we used to have but he gives us another dimension with the physical challenge in the air. He has scored 17 goals in all competitions, 11 in the championship and for a first season, that is quite good."
Regarding Giroud's work ethic, Wenger added, "He wants to play every single game. He has good physical potential and basic stamina and he can absorb the games, and the body-to-body because he's a strong guy. I think you will see more from him next season. There's a lot more to come from him.
What about his personality? "He is very extrovert but, as well, he has a basic positive nature. He is desperate to do well but he is not the one who hides after. He stands up for what he has done and I feel he deals quite well with that," Wenger revealed.
Prediction: Arsenal wins 2-0.
Start Time: 10 AM EST
TV: ESPN 2, ESPN Deportes
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