OPINION
Anwar El Ghazi was at the centre of pretty much everything Aston Villa did in their 2-2 draw over rivals West Brom at The Hawthorns on Friday night.
He wanted to claim their opening goal after his shot cannoned off Ahmed Hegazy but it was eventually given as an own goal.
West Brom equalised through the prolific Dwight Gayle, but the El Ghazi show picked up again in the second-half when he scored a goal that no one could dispute.
He picked the ball up and thumped it past Sam Johnstone in the West Brom goal, the ball curling wickedly away from the keeper and into the roof of the net.
No one was taking that goal off him and it should have been enough to win the derby.
However, a controversial late equaliser, scored by Jay Rodriguez with his arm, meant that the spoils were shared.
And if Villa fans want anyone to blame, they should look to Tammy Abraham before the referee.
He was guilty of missing some simple chances, none more so than the one that was crossed across the six-yard area with the score at 2-1.
With the goal gaping he got his legs tangled up and missed the ball completely, falling over and eliciting groans from the away fans.
They had nothing but praise for El Ghazi though – here are the best reactions from the Villa fans:
El ghazi outstanding !! What skill ?man of the match without a doubt ???
— Karen (@karenworledge) December 7, 2018
What a hit son ? El Ghazi bang in form. Arm round the shoulder and a good attitude ? UTV #AVFC https://t.co/i7u0EYQqCc
— Matt Lynch (@mattlyynch) December 7, 2018
https://twitter.com/__samsmithh/status/1071154686407921665
El Ghazi is some player! Villa are starting to look like the team we always wanted…#AVFC
— Michael C Hope (@mikehopeUX) December 7, 2018
https://twitter.com/MattSelt/status/1071154158957486081
The Dutch Ronaldo! #ElGhazi #AVFC
— James Felipe (@Jfelipe1) December 7, 2018
https://twitter.com/_Jan_Dale_/status/1071153382872805376
El Ghazi is doing bits right now
— Holte (@TheHolteTweets) December 7, 2018
Been holding it off since the Forest game. El Ghazi has the same stance, run, touch as Ronaldo. Will probably get some shit – obviously nowhere near the same ability. But he’s class. Sign him up. #avfc
— Lewis Richards (@LRichards977) December 7, 2018
El Ghazi for strictly come dancing with them feet #avfc
— Mike Connolly (@mike32pepper) December 7, 2018
What a piece of genius skill from El Ghazi. #AVFC
— Matt (@zenga1602) December 7, 2018
https://twitter.com/izzyfellows/status/1071152858597343232
I don’t think I’ve ever wanted a player more permanently than el ghazi
— TheVillaThatWas (@TheVillaThatWas) December 7, 2018