Arsenal FC News: Olivier Giroud's Red Card Against QPR Not Tantamount To 'Madness' - Arsene Wenger

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger believes that Olivier Giroud's red card against Queens Park Rangers on Boxing Day was deserved, but opined that the act was not tantamount to "madness" as observers suggested.

The 28-year-old French international is just getting back to his peak form after staying on the sidelines for about 3 months. However, he will need to sit out the next three Premier League fixtures because of his behaviour.

"It was a deserved red card. Madness is a strong word but he didn't kill him, he touched him and should not have done it. He should have been in control," said Wenger.

"Olivier Giroud knows he made a mistake and I know him well enough to think that he will not do it again."

The former AS Monaco overseer explained that Giroud's headbutt on Rs defender Nedem Onuoha was just a reaction to what he felt was a dangerous push during a scuffle inside the box.

"He told me he was pushed in the back and that projected him into the keeper," he continued.

"Maybe because the injury he had still plays a part on his mind and it's unusual for him. Usually he's a guy who's in control of his response."

"Honestly, you never need that (suspension). In my job you sometimes have to deal with the strengths and sometimes the mistakes of people."

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