But Maradona also suggested his he was yet to get the best out of 'Spiderman', and I think Chris Hughton can say the same of himself, because Gutierrez rarely opens gets the final ball right.
Yes he looks dynamic charging up the flank, and he passes players at will, but how often does he produce a telling ball?
Bob Moncur asks questions of him.
Bob Moncur: "I think I wouldn’t be the first person to question the amount of chances Jonas creates.
"Routledge, on the other hand, started his career here so well, and was a different player to the one we saw at Fulham, Spurs and Villa.
"But he has stopped attempting to take on the full-back and do what he’s best at when it comes to hitting the byline and skipping inside.
"I’d like to see both wingers creating problems for the opposition in that way.
"I’m sure Andy Carroll would be a lot happier, especially if he’s reaping the rewards of it come teatime on Saturday against Everton."