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Arsenal striker Giroud insists he can play with Welbeck

Fit-again Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud insists he and Danny Welbeck can play in the same team.

Giroud is in contention to face Manchester United today.

"After an injury of three months, you need to have a good rhythm back - you think you are fit, but the competition is everything. I will need a couple of games to be 100 per cent, but mentally and physically I am close," Giroud said.

"It was the first time for me I have been out for three months, but it was good for my mentality, because I feel I will be back stronger, with more determination - and the doctor told me even my bone will be stronger."

Giroud, who plundered 22 goals last season, added: "I think we needed (to buy) another striker, especially when my injury came.

"Danny has done really well up to now, but I am not worried that we have bought Danny.

"I think we will have a good understanding on the pitch and can play together, that is the main thing, we are quite complementary."

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