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Standard Sport assesses the individual performances from Arsenal's 2-0 victory over Middlesbrough at Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal were in no mood to crash out against lower league opposition and two goals in two opening half minutes took the tie away from Middlesbrough.
After some neat build-up play, Arsenal defender Kieran Gibbs picked Giroud out with a sweeping cross and the Frenchman turned the ball in from close range on 27 minutes.
Giroud added his second two minutes later when the striker met Alexis Sanchez's corner with a first-time volley that flew past Middlesbrough goalkeeper Tomas Mejias.
Gunners boss Arsene Wenger was delighted to avoid another giant-killing and hailed his side for their professional approach.
"It's difficult for everybody in the Premier League," he said.
"It requires focus and good pace and I think we controlled the game. We started well and played with pace and that gave them problems."
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