One goal was all it took for Chelsea to clinch the Premier League title against West Brom, but even Chelsea fans would have been a little surprised to see that finish come from Michy Batshuayi.
What a night, Michy Batshuayi's late goal secures our second title in three years, 1-0 to the champions!!! #WBACHE pic.twitter.com/LIAirnXnFd
— CHAMPIONS! ?? (@ChelseaFC) May 12, 2017
The Belgian striker has mostly been a substitute this season, having arrived at Stamford Bridge in the summer for £33 million, and as such was making more contributions on social media than on the pitch.Funny conversations such as this between Michy and EA Sports Fifa for example.
@EASPORTSFIFA 59 passing ?????? so weak pic.twitter.com/9dwrP4AkYH
— Michy Batshuayi (@mbatshuayi) September 12, 2016
@EASPORTSFIFA *downloading PES*
— Michy Batshuayi (@mbatshuayi) September 14, 2016
Although he also used Twitter to show support for his new team mates – it’s a very modern contribution to a title-winning team.
And happy to see my @KurtZouma back in action in PL ???
— Michy Batshuayi (@mbatshuayi) February 4, 2017
But his goal in the 82nd minute of a largely frustrating game against West Brom means that, after a tough first season, Batshuayi will always be remembered as the man who won Chelsea the league.
Michy Batshuayi in the Premier League this season:
127 mins
3 shots on target
2 goals
1 chance created
1 assistTitle winning efficiency ?? pic.twitter.com/5sb0MLAOjO
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) May 12, 2017
74 – Percentage of Chelsea fans who forgot Michy Batshuayi even played for them. Winner.
— OptaJoke (@OptaJoke) May 12, 2017
23 – Chelsea scored with their 23rd shot of the match against West Brom. Relief.
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) May 12, 2017
In his 18th appearance in the division, this was the 23-year-old’s first league goal since August, Chelsea’s second league game of the season.
Michy Batshuayi. You beautiful, beautiful man. ??????
— Phil Lythell (@PhilLythell) May 12, 2017
Fair play Michy Batshuayi. He's somehow managed to immortalise his place in Chelsea folklore despite playing about 5 games this season.
— Ball Street (@BallStreet) May 12, 2017
Michy Batshuayi is about to win Chelsea the league.
— Jake Cohen (@JakeFCohen) May 12, 2017
However, although Batshuayi is now a Premier League champion it looks as though his commitment to Twitter will not falter. He posted this almost immediately after his historic goal.
See yall latahhhh pic.twitter.com/Ehn1oKc5zo
— Michy Batshuayi (@mbatshuayi) May 12, 2017
That’s modern football everybody.
