Date: 8th December 2014 at 5:45pm
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The return of Olivier Giroud raised several questions of Arsenal’s attack, most of which pertained to Danny Welbeck’s place in the side. Competition amongst forwards is common place in any side, and many believed Arsenal would line up with either one of the other.

In the three games Giroud has played since his return however, it has become clear that he is the preferred option in centre forward. Welbeck has been forced out wide, and although he is allowed the freedom to roam, may feel slightly aggrieved given that was his major complaint at United.

The system in place allows them both to play however and the two link up well. Welbeck turned up with the goal against West Brom and perhaps he isn’t complaining too much with his new role. New, of course means all too familiar for Welbeck who thought he saw the last of it during his time at United.

I’m afraid he will have to accept his new role and although I don’t particularly agree with the decision to put him there, I do think he is a capable wing player. As I alluded to earlier, the system at Arsenal allows him plenty of room and freedom to interchange and he will have plenty of chances to turn up centrally.

The positive for Welbeck however, is the fact that he is the only reliable alternative to Giroud and will still see plenty of time in his preferred central role. The two offer considerably different options going forward, so Welbeck will get the nod on several occasions for tactical reasons.

The situation isn’t the same as it was at United for Welbeck, so I am prepared to say he won’t have a problem embracing his role for the team. So long as he continues to play and score, he won’t care too much where he lines up and neither will we.

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One response to “Arsenal ace must accept his new role”

  1. SamuelAkinsolaAdebosin says:

    Oliver Giroud intentionally disappointed Arsenal with his lackluster playing at the Brittania on Saturday. We all know too well of Giroud’s strength and powerful playing in Arsenal assault. The boss had counted on his aerial power and strong ball playing and decided to start him ahead of the silky Welbeck to face the rugged Potters. But what did we see? Giroud refused to conform because Welbeck benched him in the Southampton game. This team subversion by Oliver Giroud must be quickly called to order to stop him furthering killing Arsenal games. The boss rotation of Oliver and Danny is purely in their personal interest and in the general interest of Arsenal.