Olivier Giroud: 'Arsene Wenger's trust makes me feel good"

Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud has thanked his manager Arsene Wenger for maintaining his trust in him despite his initial struggles in the Premier League.

The 26-year-old scored his first league goal of the season against West Ham United in a 3-1 victory at Upton Park on Saturday.

"I am very well integrated," he told RMC. "If I didn't score before, it was essentially a problem of effectiveness or success. It happens sometimes - periods like that - for any striker. In this case, we must continue to work.

"I never doubt [my ability]. [The goal] was facilitated by the support of my teammates, fans and of course the coach.

"He [Wenger] talks to me from time to time. That trust makes me feel good and that I am progressing every day."

Giroud joined Arsenal from French champions Montpellier in the summer.