OIivier Giroud and Theo Walcott's battle for Arsenal's striking berth is emerging as one of the most intriguing rivalries of the season. There have been great player rivalries over the years - Cesc Fabregas and Frank Lampard, Diego Costa and Martin Skrtel, Roy Keane and Patrick Vieira, Alan Shearer and Alf-Inge Haaland - but they are generally found between players from opposing sides (Lee Bowyer and Kieron Dyer aside). But manager Arsene Wenger has made it clear that Giroud and Walcott are being pitted against each other to lead the line and the players are well-aware of their situation.
