Olivier Giroud netted a late equaliser for Arsenal at Manchester United (Picture: Getty)

Arsene Wenger admitted Olivier Giroud had been left ‘frustrated’ by a lack of game time after the Arsenal striker salvaged a late point against Manchester United.

Giroud, 30, rose well to head past David De Gea in the 89th minute after Juan Mata provided United with a lead at Old Trafford.

The Frenchman was once again utilised from the bench and Wenger revealed how Giroud felt about his reduced role in the side.

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The 67-year-old told the Arsenal website: ‘I consider him to be a regular player. He had a long holiday [after the Euros], after that he was injured and now he’s just coming back for a few games.




‘It’s true that in the past two games he has been a bit frustrated but that’s normal because he’s ready to go again. The solution of Alexis up front has worked well and I have two options at the moment.

Arsene Wenger was pleased with the impact of his substitutes (Picture: Getty)

‘Olivier Giroud is in both options because Alexis can play on the flank. Olivier can only play through the middle, so I can sometimes marry the two together.’

Wenger also hailed the impact of fellow substitute Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, who provided the cross which Giroud converted with a fine header.

‘The two substitutes did well. We have done that so many times this season and it shows that there is something in this squad which is remarkable,’ Wenger added.

‘It’s great unity, great resilience and a never-give-up attitude. We know that we can do better going forward.’

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