The Belgian recovered from serious injury and a miserable loan spell at Wolfsburg last season to net the winner in Sunday's dramatic Merseyside derby
Of all the many, many words that have been spoken about this most wonderful, absurd of sports down the years, it was perhaps Sir Alex Ferguson, memorably, who summed it up best.
“Football…. bloody hell!”
The Scot's words rang as true as they ever have at around five past six on Sunday afternoon, as Anfield bounced to another famous victory. The drama of the 232nd Merseyside derby ensured it will be remembered for years, a day when Liverpool was red and Everton were blue – and all thanks to the hero nobody saw coming.