Faith partially restored in Ole after yesterday. Genuinely thought he’d lost the dressing room but I think Bruno’s public stance this week has helped him out in that respect.
I know it’s only Newcastle, but the style of football we saw yesterday was what I like to see and it was a much more assured and confident performance.
Was surprised to not see Donny start again but he’s a difference maker when he comes on, Pogba from the bench also seemed to work better than him starting somehow also.
Fred/McTominay is underrated as a midfield duo, they work their bollocks off (it helps when Scott can actually complete a pass, he’s been woeful recently but was solid yesterday)
Martial not playing also helped as he’s been pish so far, he’s supremely talented but inconsistent. Ole’s hand was forced on that one but he now needs to show he’s not afraid to drop the favourites if required.
It’s gonna be a rollercoaster season whatever happens, and not just for us.