The 30-year-old France international could be further bumped down the pecking order by compatriot Lacazette, who arrived at the Emirates Stadium from Olympique Lyonnais for a reported to 46.5 million pounds ($60.57 million).
"Giroud fancies the competition," Wenger told reporters. "As a manager, you have him on your back, wanting to play.
"He fights hard, you know. I like the way he responds to what's happening. He is focused and determined and showed that on the (pre-season) tour."
(Reporting by Hardik Vyas in Bengaluru; Editing by Peter Rutherford)
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