Arsenal caretaker coach Steve Bould defended Olivier Giroud after their Champions League win at Montpellier.

It was another barren evening for Giroud, the £12million summer signing from Montpellier. However, Bould insisted there was no cause for concern.

"Olivier did a really good team job for us tonight. He works really, really hard for the team - at set-pieces he is fabulous," said the Arsenal assistant manager.

"He had one chance at the near post that was difficult. Olivier is a really hard-working boy and I am sure the goals will come."