Arsenal extended their winning streak against Reading to 14 games following a 1-0 victory at the Emirates in the EFL Cup. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain scored the opening goal on 36 minutes extending his goal tally to four in all competitions this season – matching his record for most goals scored in a single season at Arsenal in the process. French international striker Olivier Giroud has missed the last five games due to a toe injury but marked his return today after recovering. Giroud was brought on for Reine-Adelaide on 66 minutes to gain playing time and work on his sharpness and match fitness. The powerful striker is not expected to start against Sunderland in the Premier League over...
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