I can't believe anyone - even on a wumming mission would bother comparing Chamakh with any recent striker at this Club. Giroud has created much more in his spell here with a less talented team than Chamakh has in his entire career.

When Giroud misses chances, they are more notable, but only because of the relative scarcity of chances these days. I still remember Chamakh blowing stuff like running clear through on goal, stopping and trying (and failing) to pass it back.