Olivier Giroud shares how he is feeling about returning to the Emirates

Olivier Giroud will make his return to the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night as Arsenal host Lille in the Champions League. The Frenchman, who spent six years at Arsenal between 2012 and 2018, is a divisive figure among the Gunners’ fanbase.

But speaking to TNT Sports ahead of the game, Giroud didn’t try to hide what the occasion means to him. “Really emotional, really excited,” he said.

“But tomorrow I will be focused on the game, on what I have to do on the pitch — 100% with the team. Just try to put all these memories on the side.