He's eclipsing Van Persie! Arsenal fans celebrate new captain against Preston Arsenal fans react as Olivier Giroud named captain for Preston game

OLIVIER GIROUD is the Arsenal captain to face Preston in the FA Cup.

Arsenal fans react as Olivier Giroud named captain for Preston game

Sat, January 7, 2017

Click through the gallery for the best Arsenal reactions to Olivier Giroud being named captain against Preston

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Click through the gallery for the best Arsenal reactions to Olivier Giroud being named captain against Preston

Olivier Giroud will captain Arsenal against Preston as the Gunners travel to Preston for the FA Cup third round.

The Frenchman has never worn the armband for Arsene Wenger's side but his recent displays have clearly impressed the boss.

CLICK THROUGH THE GALLERY FOR THE BEST REACTIONS TO ARSENAL HANDING OLIVIER GIROUD THE CAPTAINCY.