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Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger ready to partner Alexis Sanchez with Olivier Giroud after goals against Sunderland

Arsene Wenger says he could pair Alexis Sanchez and Olivier Giroud in attack after they netted a brace apiece to down Sunderland.

France striker Giroud came from the bench to score with his first two touches during the 4-1 win which took the Gunners top of the Premier League for a couple of hours.

Giroud has had to make do with four substitute appearances this season and, before Saturday, he had yet to score.

Arsene Wenger says he will not hesitate to partner Alexis Sanchez with Olivier Giroud up front
Arsene Wenger says he will not hesitate to partner Alexis Sanchez with Olivier Giroud up front
Giroud came off the bench to score twice as Arsenal beat struggling Sunderland 4-1 away
Giroud came off the bench to score twice as Arsenal beat struggling Sunderland 4-1 away

But Wenger hailed his match-turning frontman and said there was no reason why he and Sanchez could not play together.