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He'll never cost that much with the state of Portuguese football (financially). Performances like this will just accelerate his inevitable departure for a tidy sum.

We might as well not have a midfield

Actions speak louder than words. If that truly is the case, his options are shorten drastically. I'm still unsure about him personally and think another year with Frankfurt (CL football) would be beneficial.

Seems like Sarri is finally managing the squad correctly. Ideal XI that should certainly get the job done tonight.

If either Barca or Madrid want him, he's off to Spain.

Ajax pulling off a miracle would be the best outcome.

I've done enough second guessing. I live in hope where he is concerned.

Well, we have been winning without him. Penny has to drop at some point.

Alonso hasn't been in the squad for last two games, so I'm hoping Sarri is finally catching on.

Exactly. How much has been blown of an American youngster?

He could do us a favour and renew, with an agreement in place. I'm all for the inevitable, but it has to suit both parties. Not to mentioned RM's current situation.

Just look at the stats above. There's no chance someone steps up with similar numbers, so we don't know what predicament we'll be in next season. Struggling to finish 4th WITH him.

If the ban doesn't get overturned, I can see him seeing out his contract. What is £100m~ when you can't do anything with it for 12 months?

Involved in 28 goals and Willian is second with 9. Just screams the issue we've had for multiple seasons.

Should have been more convincing, but the star performer did his thing. We now have the points on the board and have to keep the run going.

We are needlessly inviting pressure. Not sure about Barkley being the right change.

It's a joy to have a threat on either wing once again

"Shoulder to shoulder". [emoji19]

Pleasantly shocked! Only downer is AC not keeping his place.

Everton do us a solid. I expect Arsenal to drop points against Wolves and Leicester, so we need to take our chance to create a gap tomorrow.

Greatest doesn't mean most skillful or talent. Lampard, Terry & Drogba to name three, are on another level in terms of status at this club. Hazard has been a great servant for the most part, but he hasn't taken the next step we all expected. I hope he leaves that this point, so we don't have to continue needless conversation and finally move on as a club. However, I do agree that relegation could be a real possibility without him. [emoji58]

Greatest player? Don't go overboard

If City handle their business, Liverpool's effort will count for nothing.

Spoke too soon

Might be Summer 2020 until then [emoji17]