By Rex GowarLONDON, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud staked a claim for a starting place with the winner in a thrilling season-opening 4-3 victory over Leicester City in the Premier League on Friday. The Frenchman and fellow substitute Aaron Ramsay scored in the final seven minutes as Arsenal twice came from behind, the Welshman levelling two minutes before Giroud headed the decider. He's fantastic," Wenger said of the France international, who usually started on the bench last season and had been linked with a move away from The Emirates. Wenger was also pleased with new French signing Alexandre Lacazette, who scored after 94 seconds to equal the record for the fastest opening goal of a Premier League season. Wenger, who has plenty of attacking options in his squad, added: "It's a long time since we had so much quality.

Source: Economic Times August 11, 2017 23:00 UTC