Olivier Giroud is better than Van Persie so far this season [Graphic Comparism]

Stats comparism of Arsenal's Olivier Giroud and Manchester united's Robin Van Persie

 Ahead of the Manchester United vs Arsenal crucial match at Old Trafford, pundits decided to compare the former Arsenal striker, Robin Van Persie and the current main striker at Arsenal, Oliver Giroud.

So far this season, Oliver Giroud seems to be having a better season that the Dutch striker.

They have both scored 7 goals, though Giroud have played 2 more games (14) than Robin Van Persie (12), same number of shots (33), same conversion rates (21%).

But the French striker has created 19 chances with 5 assists to his name compared to Robin Van Persie's 7 and only 2 assists.

Compare Oliver Giroud and Robin van Persie Premier League and Champions League stats below.