Arsenal 2 Southampton 0:

French fancy: Olivier Giroud continued his stunning run of form with a double for Arsenal against Southampton

Uh oh: Artur Boruc loses the ball to Olivier Giroud as the Frenchman takes advantage to score for Arsenal

Danger: Boruc tired one trick too many as the Pole allowed Giroud to steal the ball and finish with ease

There was, though, no saving the Saints stopper when he gifted Arsenal the lead on 22 minutes.

Inevitable: Giroud takes control of the ball as Boruc is left slumped on the Emirates turf

Horror show: Boruc can only watch in despair as Giroud completes the job by tapping the ball into the net

Job done: Giroud continued to lead the Arsenal line with aplomb as the Frenchman kept up his scoring run

Unbridled joy: Giroud celebrates after scoring Arsenal's opening goal against Southampton at the Emirates

Sheepish: Boruc is left to lick his wounds as he contemplates the mistake that led to Arsenal's goal

Chin up: Giroud talks to Boruc after the Pole's blunder cost the visiting Southampton side dear

Return: Theo Walcott made his first appearance for Arsenal in more than two months against Southampton

The Saints skipper was replaced by £15million forward Pablo Osvaldo on 55 minute

Double trouble: Giroud fires home from the penalty spot to make sure of the three points for Arsenal

Famous faces: Former Gunners Robert Pires (left) and Thierry Henry were in the stands at the Emirates

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