5 Arsenal stars to watch during the international break

Olivier Giroud

With Theo Walcott set to return imminently from injury, Olivier Giroud faces competition again for the first-team spot. In Walcott’s absence Giroud has done well, becoming Arsenal’s leading goalscorer, but consistency is the key.

After a frustrating performance against Tottenham, the international break gives Giroud the chance to find his way again. Crucially for him, it’s also the chance to become Les Bleus main striker with Karim Benzema absent due to the fiasco involving him and Lyon midfielder Mathieu Valbuena.