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He did alright in the second half tbh. Held the ball up a few times and actually played runners in. Probably the best 90 mins I've seen him play for what that's worth.

I thought Murphy was better than Fraser tbh. I barely noticed Fraser was on the pitch.

Murphy did show some pace and tbf, he didn't hide, but if we only have 25 places in the squad then he should go out on loan before Anderson.

Ok then.

We could send him out on loan for sure, but it's only because of this perception he's too young. He's not. He's 19 not 15, and he's physically stronger, and probably mentally as well than some players who are 5 years older.

You wouldn't have spent that much if it wasn't for the Conte tax.

All about Howe and the direction we are going this game. It's not about individuals any more, it's about who we are as Newcastle United the football team.

Our defence was pretty good without him last season tbf.

Wood has had his best 90 mins re hold up play I've seen since he signed tbh. That was excellent work.

No doubt about it, we are definitely trying to play the ball out from the back rather than hoofing it. It's beautiful to watch tbh.

Targett just saved a certain goal there.

Looks like we'll be playing the other 11 for the full 90 mins tomorrow then.

Zapata looks like a bit of a devastator like.

Yeah @The Prophet mentioned how we are pressing so relentlessly regardless of who's playing, and that's just pure management.

Fraser has been conspicuously invisble like.

It's what we always dreamed of. A coach who could actually coach players and implement real tactics.

Yep. Loving how we are playing with the same shape and tempo regardless of the line up.

Was thinking the same tbh. Benfica was so much better.

More fantastic work from Anderson.

Yeah

Almiron is like a little jackal snapping at their heels.

Murphy looks like a million dollars until the final pass or shot.

Nice. I was trying to cast it from my iphone but wasn't getting a picture.

This is fabulous, I logged into my TV website browser and am watching it on the big screen now

Here we go!