Olivier Giroud hails 'really important' win over Newcastle
The French international highlighted the importance of bouncing back instantly after the Champions League disappointment in Monaco.
It was a tough game but it is a really important win
Olivier Giroud
And although the Gunners struggled in the second half, he said it was a worthy win given the way in which they went about their business in the opening minutes.
He told the BBC:"We started well, on the front foot, we put the pace we wanted to into the game.
"The problem in the second half was we didn't play, I don't know why. We knew we needed a third goal but they put us under pressure and did well to come back.
"It was a tough game but it is a really important win. Even though we are disappointed with the Champions League exit, we want to fight on until the end of the season."
The result keeps Arsenal in third place in the table, with Chelsea just four points off, but with two games in hand.
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