DYC.

Platini, the dirty old man, trying to hide his boner.

Zlatan is something else, he has everything. I'd say he's one of the most talented players I've ever seen and for me, his genius tops everyone else's. He comes up with the most imaginitive moves and pulls them off. He's simply the most spectacular player. And the best thing of all, he's turning 33 within a month and he doesn't even look like slowing down. It's just too bad he plays in Ligue 1. He's better than he's ever been strangely enough and he should be playing in a top league. No, I wasn't saying they were as good as him. Simply naming other striker greats. Ibra lacks the impact Ronaldo had in big games, though Henry wasn't that far off. Henry was absolutely brilliant in his prime. An amazing goal-scorer and an amazing player overall. I'll always commend Zlatan for performing for Sweden though. They're a poor team, seriously lacking in creativity but he really carries them. Ronaldo could score with his eyes closed. He was a freak. As for Costa, he's very good but not special. But if he continues like this, he will be. Not the most gifted of players but his power and drive could get him very far.

Zlatan is the most outrageous striker/player though. The things he's done on a football pitch, there will never be a player like him again. Henry was a force of nature as well.

Even the Tower of Pisa has better balance.

It's not the same when it's not Fred though.

That team would challenge for the Eredivisie title.

You seem to rate Welbeck a lot higher than me. I'd much rather have Giroud up front. He's not world-class but he's very good. Strong, great header of the ball, strong in the air (aerial duels), holds the ball well, combines well with his team mates. But he lacks pace, his movement isn't the best and he's far from clinical. That's why he's not world-class. But I think a lot people don't realise or forget his contribution to goals is very good. 39 goals and 20 assists in 77 starts (in 12-13 and 13-14). He's not good enough to be a starter for a team challenging for trophies but he's a very good 2nd option. Welbeck is a mid-table striker for me. I'd put money on him not being able to get numbers like that.

Welbeck isn't better than Torres. And Giroud is better than Welbeck. He'll probably end up scoring around 10 goals. He makes a decent squad player though because of his pace, energy and work-rate.

Where was this guy in 2012?

Regardless of one player being better than the other, I'd rather have a Costa type striker than a Falcao type. Costa adds a lot more to the team.

Rafael - Jones - Rojo - Shaw Herrera - Blind Rooney - Mata - Di Maria Falcao - Van Persie Who needs a GK when you concede 4 goals against MK Dons anyway?

Yeah Messi was always going to return to top form. He's a phenomenon. But I was talking about his physical condition. Messi used to be faster, more explosive, more agile and more energetic.

Mourinho effect? Ozil has always been a lazy bastard (either that or it's a fitness issue). Fabregas has regressed physically and in terms of work-rate if anything. He was faster and more agile in his Arsenal days and he didn't tire as quickly. Probably has to with the fact that he's been playing for so long. It's the same with Messi.

Welcome. The club has done very well in this transfer window so props to them. Just don't let him touch the #9 shirt, please.

I disagree with him on the first Everton goal. Yes, you can look around and find someone to blame. But that was a well crafted goal, with a great cross and a fantastic header. 'Mistakes' are made for every goal in football.

It's one of his weaknesses as a player. His leap is poor and his timing is off. He's not the guy to be lumping long balls too. Which is why I hope the players will soon only use long balls as a emergency option. He's made an absolute brilliant start to the season. That's key for any new player, strikers especially. Confidence is sky high, the fans have witnessed his quality and opposition teams already fear him. Now we can only hope he stays fit, keeps this up and trophies will follow.

Ramires is such a strange guy. He's a poor shooter, a decent overall finisher but he's absolutely brilliant in 1 on 1 situations. His mind becomes crystal clear when it's just him and the GK. That ball was always going in, very good goal.

Was hoping Costa would rip Howard's beard of his face. But that last goal was good I guess.

Ivanovic says hello.

All this time and Obi Mikel can actually SPRINT!?!? That sprint was cherry on top of this absolute bizzare match.

Own fault for sitting back. Need a goal in the 2nd half.

Confident the boys will show the league who's boss today.

Crespo was one of the best strikers around when he was bought. Never managed to secure a starting spot. 25 goals in 49 starts isn't bad but not good enough for a player of his status and transfer fee (16,5 mil pounds was a huge amount of money back then). Maybe not a true flop but definitely not a succes. Edit: 47 starts.

That would've been an interesting challenge if it wasn't for the fact that I don't do signatures. That's not the way DYC rolls.