Premier League fans have taken to social media to discuss the fact Roman Abramovich was named among seven oligarchs to be hit with an asset freeze and travel ban under the new UK sanctions.
The government's decision to prohibit Abramovich from completing transactions with UK individuals and businesses as been described by the 'best thing' to have happened to the English top-flight by rival fans.
They believe the ministers' decision to sanction Abramovich will lead to the 'end of the London based club' as the restrictions will come into force before the Russian-Israeli billionaire is able to offload the Premier League side.