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The Arsenal star was displaced by Theo Walcott for six consecutive Premier League fixtures and clearly didn't enjoy playing second-fiddle.

During his limited action Giroud still managed to score three goals and has since capitalised on the calf injury Walcott sustained against Sheffield Wednesday.

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Giroud, 29, has scored four in five and looks to have recaptured his best form.

The Frenchman revealed he held discussions with manager Arsene Wenger at the time, and accepts that Walcott's different profile was more suitable.

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He said: "We spoke. He has put his confidence in me, like Theo Walcott, we have two different profiles.

"It was also a tactical decision. It is obviously a challenge when you do not hold down a starting spot but I have not gone through a bad patch or had a bad time.

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"It was painful being patient, I worked and I knew that the wheel would turn, especially by being effective when I came onto the pitch."