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Relieved hat-trick hero Giroud hails 'fantastic' win

Olivier Giroud revelled in Arsenal's performance as the Frenchman's hat trick secured Champions League progression against Olympiacos.

Arsenal's hat-trick hero Olivier Giroud lauded his side's "fantastic" performance as Arsene Wenger's men completed a remarkable Champions League escape with a 3-0 win over Olympiacos.

Coming into Wednesday's meeting in Greece, Arsenal knew a win by anything other than 1-0 or 2-1 would see it leapfrog the home side and qualify as runner-up from Group F.

Having lost three of its first four group games, Arsenal appeared to be heading out of the competition but a 3-0 win over Dinamo Zagreb on matchday five kept its hopes alive.