Juan Mata

[Jase 43,479]

Early contender for goal of the season.

Unless you mean in the League Cup, I'm not sure if any sort of goal would trump Oscar's second goal against Juventus.

[Madmax 9,219]

Unless you mean in the League Cup, I'm not sure if any sort of goal would trump Oscar's second goal against Juventus.

A beautiful goal is a beautiful goal, regardless of the competition it's scored in.

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

How do people rate Mata, Cazorla and Silva in relation to one another. I think Silva and Mata are very similar. Cazorla is a bit different. For me its:

•Silva

•Mata

•Cazorla

I think Mata is underrated. Silva has become grossly overrated and Cazorla is fast going down the overrated road as well. Silva is slightly better than Mata, for now. I think that may change by the end of the season. Cazorla isn't as good as either of them when it comes to the final third but is a bit more complete, all

owing him to play a bit more deeper in midfield. However I don't think he excels in any area. He is a very good player but is 28, so this is basically his peak. He won't get much better. Same can be said for Silva who's room for growth is fast decreasing. I think Mata can/will become the best out of the bunch as he is still only 24.

[Sheva. 5,373]

Not into comparing players (), but Silva hasn't been at his best for a while.

[Kez 2,727]

From Mata's twitter:

On Mata himself though, he was fantastic yesterday. Good to see him truly up a running, great timing too just before the Arsenal game.

Cesar looks a bit peado in this pic

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

Not into comparing players (), but Silva hasn't been at his best for a while.

Yeah he had a great 5 or so months at the beginning of the 2011/2012 season and has been average ever since (A long time to be average). He's overrated.

[Bir_CFC 3,455]

At their best, Silva > Mata > Cazorla

Right now, Mata > Cazorla > Silva

[Stingray 9,441]

Cesar looks a bit peado in this pic

A bit? Understatement of the year! Psycho-killer full on :-)

[DYC. 7,542]

Remember when we had a hard time scoring goals from set-pieces for a few years? But then a little Spaniard joined our team.

[Milan 17,956]

Legendary left foot, two deadly free-kicks.

[Blue-in-me-Veins 4,067]

after this match more and more people will realize just how important he is even though he may not have the style and flash like oscar and hazard......for a while it seemed mata was tossed to the way side good thing he reminded everybody just how special he is. our true #10.

[Stats 7,142]

Silva is better than Mata, and Oscar is also better.

Very soon there wont be any doubt about who is the better player.

Actions speak louder than words mate. Although I really like Oscar, you must start to really see that Mata is still a key player for us. You judged Oscar being better over Mata over 2 games. Mata showed today why he will always be our key playmaker. Sure you have second thoughts now, because Mata was pure class today.

[Jase 43,479]

Excellent game from the little Spanish magician once again. That break has definitely done him a world of good! It's now 2 goals and 4 assists in last 3 games already.

[HRiver 1,512]

No, Henrique, Oscar is not better than Mata.

[TacticalBlues 2,817]