New Arsenal signing Olivier Giroud has said that the Gunners can create the same underdog atmosphere that his former club Montpellier had when they won the French League last season.
Montpellier beat big spending Paris Saint Germain to the top spot of Ligue 1 right at the end of the season and Giroud believes instilling that same mentality his old club had will make the difference in the fight against the Manchester clubs.
The French striker sees similarities between his previous employer and the Gunners and says that the side approach this year the right way then they could spring some surprises.
"It’s true that it was an extraordinary season with Montpellier," Giroud told Arsenal Player. "I won’t ever forget that season because in a footballer’s career, winning the title isn’t forgotten so fast.
"There was a good mentality in the team, good quality, with some good players, and I look forward to finding that quality and spirit with Arsenal - that’s why I chose Arsenal.
"With Montpellier, it wasn’t written that we were going to be champions, so that’s what made it more beautiful. With Arsenal, we might not be favourites, like the Manchester clubs, to be champions.
“We’re outsiders, but I’m convinced that we can do something big. That’s what we did with Montpellier, and I'm proud with what I accomplished there."
