The bitter rivalry between Wenger and Jose Mourinho is well chronicled, which is why today's top table clash will be a potentially bruising fight to the finish. So, with that other prize fighter, Diego Costa, ko'd by injury, Wenger is banking on Giroud to provide the knockout blows he very nearly administered himself when the two managers clashed at Stamford Bridge last year. Don't doubt for one minute how much Wenger wants to win this one. Don't underestimate either the part he believes his French striker can play in achieving that. Giroud, supported by the equally challenged Alexis Sanchez, is the manager's heavyweight champion this afternoon. His man for this particular big fight...
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