Juan Mata signed four years ago today

Originally Posted by Whip Hubley

46 goals and 48 assists in just over 200 appearances isn't particularly shoddy imo. As per above, a great player to have in the squad and I wouldn't be too keen to get rid of if we're challenging on 3 or 4 fronts, which we should be doing.

It's alright, boosted by his best season at Chelsea which he hasn't really come that close to replicating since. 30 from 130 in the league for us. For someone of his technical quality, especially as a free-kick taker, you'd expect more.

Clearly he'd be down the list of players you'd sell, but I think as we build the squad he'll find it increasingly tough to nail a place. I wonder how many people would have him in their first choice line-up now Sanchez has arrived and given the form of Lingard, Martial.