Chelsea v Cardiff City: 5 Talking points

#3 The difference between Alvaro Morata and Olivier Giroud

Giroud grabbed his opportunity with both hands

After Morata had just one goal in his four games so far, Sarri decided to deploy Olivier Giroud upfront, and boy did he impress. Giroud was always involved in the build-up. He came off his lines, interchanged passes and play one-twos inside the box.

Alvaro Morata is a quality forward too. He like to spin off the back of defenders, inject pace into proceedings and relies on his movement. However, what Giroud offered in this match was something unique.

He wasted no time in getting his passes away. The former Arsenal forward fed Eden Hazard for his first two goals and continued to contribute to the Sarri'ball'. Not only did he perform these tasks, but also out-muscled the opposition center-backs. He also pressed the Bluebirds' back line down and won possession back. All in all, Giroud seems to be more complete than Morata.