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It would be my fifth FA Cup: Olivier Giroud looking forward to final against Arsenal

Chelsea will face Arsenal in the finals of the FA Cup on August 1 at the Wembley Stadium.

Olivier Giroud
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Published : Jul 20, 2020, 10:18 AM IST

London:Chelsea's French striker Olivier Giroud on Monday following his side's 3-1 win over Manchester United in the semi-finals of the FA Cup, said that he is looking forward to the final of the tournament against Arsenal.

In the match against United, Olivier Giroud and Mason Mount registered two goals for Chelsea and Harry Maguire ended up with an own goal, giving the Blues a 3-0 lead in the match.

United was able to peg one goal back in the 85th minute as Bruno Fernandes scored through a penalty, but Chelsea went away with a 3-1 win.

Olivier Giroud

With this win, Chelsea will now face Arsenal in the finals of the FA Cup on August 1 at the Wembley Stadium.

"I said to the boys I would love to win another one, it would be my fifth FA Cup and we are in another final. A big game against Arsenal which will be so special for me personally. We played very well and we want to finish in the top three in the Premier League now," Giroud was quoted as saying.

"We played three at the back, it's been a while since we did but we started very well. We had them under pressure and they didn't create much. We dominated the game," he added.

Olivier Giroud

Giroud has already won four FA Cups during his career in England, he won three with Arsenal before winning one with Chelsea in his first season at Stamford Bridge.

The Blues will conclude their Premier League campaign this week when then side visits Anfield Stadium to take on Liverpool on Wednesday and then host Wolves at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

The side is currently placed at the third spot in the Premier League standings and is just one point ahead of Leicester City and Manchester United.

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