Chelsea began 2016 in style with a 3-0 win
at Crystal Palace and the Nigerian got the
cult Twitter treatment after an imperious
performance

It didn't take Chelsea fans long to find
themselves a new idol following the loss of
Jose Mourinho. Guus Hiddink may have
stepped in to save the day, but it is
familiar face John Obi Mikel who has
become the new darling of Stamford
Bridge.

The Nigerian was worshipped on social
media by the Blues faithful after a
dominant display in the 3-0 win over
Crystal Palace. 'Mikel Mania' trended across
the globe with fanciful comparisons to
Zinedine Zidane being made and even calls
for a statue to be erected in his honour.
Chelsea supporters have had precious little
to cheer about all season, so it is with a
massive hint of irony that their oft-derided
anchorman is providing the most smiles.
Here's a selection of the best 'Mikel Mania'
tweets...

John Obi Mikel. #CFC
pic.twitter.com/UHfBWxkkug
— Chelsea Transfers (@CFCTransfers)
January 3, 2016

@ChelseaFC Why is there no statue
of John Obi Mikel outside Stamford
Bridge? What is being done to
rectify this obvious error?
— Rob Brown (@robbro7) January 3,
2016

Cant wait for a Messi interview in 10
years time where he recalls Obi
Mikel as the best player he has ever
played against
— D.COSTA WHO TWEETS
(@DiegoKingCosta) January 3, 2016

Sergio Busquets currently at home
studying Obi Mikel's every touch
having borrowed Gary Neville from
Valencia to walk him through it all.
— Tweeds (@JoeTweedie) January 3,
2016

So here's to you Jon Obi Mikel...
pic.twitter.com/Iq8TVEWfrH
— ChelseaFansChannel
(@ChelseaFansYT) January 3, 2016

And on the 7th day, Mikel sat back
and screened the defence to allow
God to push forward and create
more expressively.
— Mid '90s Laudrup
(@WarAndSetPiece) January 3, 2016

John Mikel Obi. The great survivor.
Every season we mock him and
question his relevance. Every season
he becomes more useful. #CFC
— Michael (@Michaeloreva) January
3, 2016

Don Obi Mikel
— Chelsea Rumours
(@ChelseaRumours) January 3, 2016

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