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Arsenal get good news over Olivier Giroud ahead of Tottenham clash

Olivier Giroud of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Leicester City at Emirates Stadium on August 11, 2017 in London, Engl...
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Arsenal striker had pulled out of training earlier in the week.

Olivier Giroud of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Leicester City at Emirates Stadium on August 11, 2017 in London, England.

Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud has shaken off an injury scare ahead of the big North London derby with Tottenham.

The Metro report Giroud has returned to full training with France after pulling out of a session on Monday.

France are preparing for upcoming friendlies with Wales on Friday and Germany next Tuesday.

Olivier Giroud of Arsenal celebrates with teammates Theo Walcott and Sead Kolainac after scoring 4-2 during the pre-season friendly match between Arsenal v SL Benfica during the Emirates...

Giroud is back in consideration for both games after an anxious 24 hours while he was being assessed.

He came through training unscathed yesterday and is battling for his place, with club mate Alexandre Lacazette one of his rivals for a starting spot along with PSG sensation Kylian Mbappe.

Olivier Giroud of Arsenal celebrates his sides second gol during The Emirates FA Cup Final between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on May 27, 2017 in London, England.

The competition for places up front for France gives Arsenal some hope that Giroud will not be unnecessarily risked, even though the more dangerous Lacazette may be the player fans would rather see line up for the Gunners on November 18.

Arsenal face Spurs at The Emirates already four points behind their rivals, and the fixture is a must win for Arsene Wenger’s side more at this point than any derby at this stage of previous seasons between the two teams.

Spurs have received a boost with Harry Kane declared fit for the fixture, despite pulling out of England’s squad for their friendly matches.