Melchiot was a starter against the Gunners and, for him, it was also the first time he has been on the winning side against the North London club.

Mario revealed: "Everybody wants to hear about next season, for some of the players and trainers as well.

"Hopefully they will come out at the end of the season and kill the rumours because it will help the club and the players. He is our coach with the lion's heart. It was a good thing, for all of us together, and he is involved in it.

"I have been here for five years and I have never had this moment in all my time playing here. I think if I started thinking about things that happen after the season I won't play with the spirit and desire for the team because you are thinking about another move."

Two weeks ago, nobobdy thought Claudio would still be at the club next season. Now, it is almost unthinkable!