Giroud - My Goal Was Better Than Mkhitaryan's

Olivier Giroud has joked that his stunning scorpion kick finish against Crystal Palace was better than the one scored by Henrikh Mkhitaryan.

The Arsenal man has also revealed what happened in the dressing room after he scored that goal.

The Arsenal striker netted in emphatic fashion on New Year's Day, less than a week after Mkhitaryan's similar effort for Manchester United against Sunderland on Boxing Day.

Giroud scored a stunning effort against Crystal Palace on New Year's Day, flicking out his left boot and sending the ball over goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey in off the crossbar.

Mkhitaryan scored in similarly astonishing fashion at home to Sunderland less than a week prior and his effort saw him claim Goal of the Month for December.

Speaking on a Soccer AM Facebook Live Q&A on Monday, Giroud also revealed how his team-mates reacted to his wonder goal at half-time during the game against Palace.

"Actually, they were teasing me, saying that the Mkhitaryan one was better!" he said. "It's crazy that two similar goals were scored in one week. I don't know if I got inspired, it's destiny.

"He did very well as well, but I think mine is better! But to be serious it was funny in the dressing room, we were all surprised by what happened."

Olivier Giroud also when asked which trophy he'd love to win most with Arsenal, Giroud said that he'd value a Premier League title above anything else.

"I always try to improve myself, I've won trophies with this club and we want to carry on this adventure, hopefully winning more trophies and the Premier League."

"Definitely the Premier League," he said. "Before, to be honest, it was the Champions League, but when I understood what the Premier League means for the English fans, I'd definitely say I need to win the Premier League."

Giroud has scored seven goals in the Premier League this season as Arsenal sit fourth in the table, eight points adrift of leaders Chelsea.

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