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Olivier Giroud Injury: Latest on Arsenal Star After Collision with James Tomkins

Arsenal have confirmed striker Olivier Giroud did not suffer a concussion after clashing heads with James Tomkins in the Gunners' shock home loss to West Ham.

Players rushed to the Frenchman's aid and placed him on his side after it appeared he had been rendered unconscious, but the club took to social media to refute this:

Update on Olivier Giroud: contrary to some reports, he was not unconscious at any point after collision today and has returned home as usual

The Arsenal player had leapt to meet a cross, but the West Ham defender jumped from behind, leading to a sickening clash of heads.