Arsenal transfer news and rumours: Gunners to battle Premier League rivals for Sevilla midfielder Steven N'Zonzi?
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Arsenal have joined the race to sign Sevilla midfielder Steven N'Zonzi.
That is according to the Daily Express, who say the Gunners will battle Chelsea and Manchester City for the former Blackburn man's signature, with Serie A side Juventus also interested.
Arsene Wenger is keen to strengthen his squad after seeing Arsenal's title challenge falter in recent weeks, despite a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace on New Year's Day.
N'Zonzi scored 11 Premier League goals across spells with Rovers and Stoke between 2009 and 2015.
Wenger: Giroud's goal in my top 5
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Arsene Wenger described Olivier Giroud’s wonder-goal as a work of art and one of the top five goals of his 20-year Arsenal reign.
Striker Giroud scored with a stunning overhead scorpion-style back flick as the Gunners got themselves back up to third in the table by beating Crystal Palace, 2-0, writes Mirror Football's John Cross.
Manager Wenger said: “Olivier had that kind of reflex and he transformed that goal, I would say, into art. It was art because of the surprise, because of the beauty of the movement and because of the efficiency of the movement.
“The ball went in, so you have it all.
"That will be remembered as the Giroud goal that nobody will forget."
"Giroud got lucky," says Souness
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Olivier Giroud's wonder strike against Crystal Palace may have already seen his name etched on goal of the year honours, but Graeme Souness decided he was the man to put it in perspective.
Speaking on Sky Sports, Souness was no less impressed than the rest of us but said Giroud had a "large slice of luck" when he used the heel of his left boot to put Arsenal 1-0 up, writes Mirror Football's Mick Gadd.
"He accepts it was luck, it could’ve gone anywhere," Souness said after Giroud's modest post-match interview.
"He’s looking because the ball’s behind him to get any sort of contact and fortunately for him and Arsenal, it’s ended up in the back of the net. Enjoy the moment Olivier, you improvised, showed great athleticism but there was a large slice of luck."