Arsenal duo win Premier League monthly awards

Arsène Wenger and Olivier Giroud have been named the Barclays Manager of the Month and Barclays Player of the Month respectively.

The French manager led the Gunners to four successive Premier League victories in March to win the award for the 14th time and move the club to third in the table. 

In-form Giroud scored five times in those four matches, with a brace at Newcastle United adding to goals against Everton, Queens Park Rangers and West Ham United.

"I’m really pleased with it," Giroud told Arsenal Player. "I would like to thank my team-mates and of course the fans, because it’s a collective sport and I couldn’t do it on my own.