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‘Definitely a Gooner’: Some Tottenham Hotspur fans react to rival’s heroics today

Olivier Giroud of Chelsea runs on during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on February 22, 2020 ...
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Tottenham Hotspur reportedly wanted to sign Olivier Giroud from Chelsea in the January transfer window.

Olivier Giroud of Chelsea runs on during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on February 22, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.

Some Tottenham Hotspur fans have taken to Twitter to give their reaction to the performance of Olivier Giroud for Chelsea against their team.

Spurs suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Chelsea away from home at Stamford Bridge in the London derby on Saturday afternoon.

Giroud started the Premier League game and scored the opening goal in the 15th minute.

According to WhoScored, the former Arsenal striker took four shots of which two were on target, had a pass accuracy of 65.6%, won six headers, took 40 touches, and made one interception and one clearance.

So far this season, the 33-year-old striker has made three starts and four substitute appearances in the Premier League for Chelsea, scoring one goal in the process, according to WhoScored.

The France international striker was wanted by Tottenham in the January transfer window, according to The Telegraph.

The result means that Chelsea are now four points clear of fifth-placed Tottenham in fourth place in the Premier League.

Some Tottenham fans have given their take on the performance of Giroud for Chelsea on Saturday afternoon.

Below are some of the best comments:

Olivier Giroud of Chelsea celebrates after Marcos Alonso (not pictured) scores his sides second goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford...

Olivier Giroud of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on February 22, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.