Giroud is a significant loss given that he is a key option off the bench, offering a different dynamic in attack with his physicality, aerial strength and ability to build attacks and hold up the ball. (caughtoffside.com)
Both Ashley and him in terms of organizing the backline is equally good but for me he just edged Ashley a bit individually in terms of height and aerial strength. (justarsenal.com)
-- Giroud: Good for scoring from set - pieces with his aerial strength, when Chelsea is clueless, but that's all he can do. (justarsenal.com)