article_snippet: Giroud is not as quick or graceful across the turf but Giroud was bought as a replacement for Van Persie.
article_snippet: It’s also interesting that Danny Welbeck and Alexis Sanchez were signed almost as Giroud’s replacements but the Frenchman is still the go-to man in the middle.
article_snippet: When Giroud arrived Giroud sold John Hartson and instead opted for pacy forwards.
article_snippet: After Robin van Persie's departure to Manchester United, Giroud was purchased to replace Robin van Persie's .
article_snippet: Alexis Sanchez was signed to replace Giroud, but the Frenchman continues to keep the Frenchman place .