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VIDEO: Olivier Giroud's brilliant strike from 25 yards out

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It may have taken a slight deflection off Matija Nastasic, but Olivier Giroud's 25-yard screamer in the 61st minute of the Community Shield was something to behold.

Upon collecting the ball outside box, the French striker wriggled his way clear of three defenders before finding the space to blast home Arsenal's third goal of the afternoon.

Note how 'keeper Willy Caballero was barely off his line, yet the ball somehow dips perfectly over his outstretched fingertips.

It's not often that Manchester City find themselves down 3-0.

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