THE VERDICT

Olivier Giroud is superior to Alvaro Morata in almost every way – why can’t Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri see it?

The ex-Arsenal star showed once again why he should be starting every game against PAOK

WHY do we persist with this illusion Alvaro Morata is better than Olivier Giroud? It's one of THE great Chelsea mysteries.

If his tidy spin off and finish for his first goal wasn't enough, then the movement and stunning volley for his second surely sealed it.

Giroud has the perfect blend of physicality, craft and skill.

All the key attributes Morata has been severely lacking this season.

The Blues fans can see that the French star should be leading the line, but worryingly Sarri continues with the former Real Madrid and Juventus man.

It almost feels like he is making a point to the Stamford Bridge board.

They were willing to pay more than £50m for Morata, and nobody is really sure why.

Giroud now has five in his last five for club and country, a return any of the top strikers in the world would be proud of.

Morata has four in his last 11 at both domestic and international level, a significant greater amount of matches.

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He has frustrated, his displays falling well below what fans expect at this level.

Despite coming off the bench and scoring one against PAOK himself, he is not the future of the Blues, and could be shipped out in January.

With the exciting prospect of Callum Hudson-Odoi waiting in the wings, and investment from above needed, he should be replaced.

When Chelsea line up against Fulham on Sunday afternoon, Giroud should be starting up top, but more than likely won't.

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The 17-year-old signed his first professional contract with the club this week and has been hiding the strange and hilarious secret under his socks.

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