It was through a victory that Olivier Giroud began his second season in MLS. This weekend, the Los Angeles FC won against Minnesota (1-0) thanks to a goal from Jeremy Ebobisse (78e). A player just arrived from San Jose who took the place of French in the starting eleven. The former AC Milan driver will therefore have to fight to become a holder again, a challenge that does not prevent him from keeping an eye on what is happening in Europe, especially in England.
Former striker of Arsenal (2012-2018) and Chelsea (2018-2021), the native of Chambéry (38 years old) is indeed very attentive to the race for the title in the Premier League. Where his adored Gunners occupy second place with 11 points behind Liverpool, which has an additional match. Can they still claim the crown? “I always think they can do it”announces the 2018 world champion in an interview with BeIN Sports.
Olivier Giroud put on Arsenal and Chelsea
If it seems unlikely, this Arsenal comeback is achievable thanks to a man, according to him: Mikel Arteta. “He has been doing a good job for several years. I would say in continuity, in a different style, but in the continuity of what Arsène Wenger didhe explains. He had time to advance the team, to set up his ideas. He is one of the best managers in Europe today. He showed it. He brought Arsenal at the top of the championship, or almost. »»
“I would really like to see them win the championship. Why not this year, even if the competition is very toughsays the top scorer in the history of the Blues.
(Manchester) City does not know its best year, so it may be time. You never know what can happen. I wish them to win. It's like in Chelsea. (…) I think they have a bright future ahead of them. If I was a bookmaker, I would bet on the future of Arsenal and Chelsea. »»