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Olivier Giroud scores scorpion kick for Arsenal – just like Henrikh Mkhitaryan did for Manchester United on Boxing Day

OLIVIER GIROUD has seen Henrikh Mkhitaryan's wondergoal for Manchester Untied - and he might have just bettered it.

The Frenchman scored the opener for Arsenal against Crystal Palace at the Emirates, wowing the 60,000-strong crowd in the process.

Olivier Giroud produces an incredible scorpion kick for Arsenal against Crystal Palace
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Olivier Giroud produces an incredible scorpion kick for Arsenal against Crystal PalaceCredit: Richard Pelham

He met Alexis Sanchez's cross having overrun the ball.


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But not to matter, the 30-year-old flicked his left foot at the ball and directed it brilliantly past Eagles keeper Wayne Hennessey via the underside of the bar.

Manchester United ace Mkhitaryan scored a similar goal against Sunderland on Boxing Day as United ran out to a 3-1 win.

This latest strike from Giroud sparked debate on social media as to which one was better.

Olivier Giroud flicks his heel to meet Alexis Sanchez's cross as it goes in off the underside of the bar
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Olivier Giroud flicks his heel to meet Alexis Sanchez's cross as it goes in off the underside of the barCredit: EPA
Olivier Giroud netted this stunning scorpion kick
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Olivier Giroud netted this stunning scorpion kick
Olivier Grioud's audacious flick hit the underside of the bar and went in
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Olivier Grioud's audacious flick hit the underside of the bar and went inCredit: Sky Sports
Olivier Giroud wowed the Emirates with his superb effort against Crystal Palace
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Olivier Giroud wowed the Emirates with his superb effort against Crystal PalaceCredit: Getty Images
Henrikh Mkhitaryan scored a similarly brilliant goal for Manchester United against Sunderland
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Henrikh Mkhitaryan scored a similarly brilliant goal for Manchester United against SunderlandCredit: Getty Images
Many were tipping Henrikh Mkhitaryans strike to be goal of the season - but which is better?
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Many were tipping Henrikh Mkhitaryans strike to be goal of the season - but which is better?Credit: Getty Images

Mkhitaryan's goal was met brilliantly by a deep cross from Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

The Armenian also looked like he had overrun the Swede's cross, but as he leaned forward he flicked out a foot and the ball hit his heel and nestled into the back of the net.

Although in Mkhitaryan's case, replays showed he was clearly offside - the goal should have never stood.

Now you can vote in our poll and let us know which netbuster was better.

 

 

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