Olivier Giroud goal was right to stand in Arsenal win over Bayern

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Both Arsenal's goals were controversial in their win over Bayern Munich
Olivier Giroud's goal came off his hand, but it was not deliberate
Handball remains the only act in football which must be deliberate
Extra officials have come in for a lot of stick, but got second goal spot on

Published: 17:06 EST, 20 October 2015 | Updated: 05:25 EST, 21 October 2015

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Arsenal pulled off a stunning display of counter-attacking play to beat German champions Bayern Munich on Tuesday night, with goals from Olivier Giroud and Mesut Ozil.

But both strikes had an element of controversy about them, with Giroud's coming off his arm and Ozil's awarded by the extra goal-line official.

Sportsmail's expert columnist gives the definitive view on the two incidents...

Olivier Giroud celebrates Arsenal's first goal in their win over Bayern Munich at the Emirates Stadium

It was a bizarre goal by Olivier Giroud to put Arsenal ahead and one I expect the referee did not see clearly.

Santi Cazorla curled a free-kick into the box which Manuel Neuer missed, and replays showed the ball struck Giroud on his outstretched arm and trickled into the goal.

Giroud bundled the ball into the net with his hand, but it was accidental, so the referee was correct to let it stand

Handball remains the only act in football which must be deliberate and as this instance appeared accidental, the referee was right in allowing the goal to stand.

As for Arsenal’s second, the extra officials have come in for a lot of stick in the past but got this spot on. Mesut Ozil’s strike clearly crossed the line before being clawed out by Neuer.