Olivier Giroud has netted with a late overhead kick to earn Arsenal a 1-0 victory over Red Star Belgrade in this evening's Europa League clash in Serbia. The match appeared to be heading towards a goalless draw until Giroud directed an effort into the top corner from eight yards to earn the Gunners their third successive win in Group H. Red Star had their own chances but after Milan Rodic was sent off for two bookable offences, the home side were unable to hang on for what would have been a credible point. Arsene Wenger made a total of nine changes to Arsenal starting lineup and it took time for his players to settle in the hostile environment at the Red Star Arena. However, the first...
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