"There were a few choice words [from the manager] at half-time," midfielder Will Hughes told club media. "We weren't at the races and were lucky to get in at 0-0 at half-time.

In regards to Crystal Palace, the News Shopper claimed that Oliver Glasner views Diouf as his No.1 priority in this winter transfer window, as the Austrian aims to find a more dynamic option than Tyrick Mitchell down the left flank, one who can replicate what Daniel Munoz provides on the right.