They wanted Giroud, and were close to getting him, which would have meant Niasse going to Palace.
I'd forgotten about the Niassa angle. He's bound to score against us now.
They've had a ridiculous start to the season that saw them face Man City, Chelsea, Spurs and Man Utd inside their first five games. That's tough for any side, let alone one that feels a bit in transition. But they've also beaten Stoke and Bournemouth (who doesn't apart from us).
Their one...