Eddie Howe has admitted that Jonjo Shelvey, Joe Willock and Joelinton have raised their game because they know new signing Bruno Guimaraes is 'waiting for his opportunity' at Newcastle United.
The trio have deservedly started each of the Magpies' last four games after impressing in the middle of the park in recent weeks.
Bruno, in contrast, has been restricted to just 18 minutes of action from the bench since completing his big-money move from Lyon last month.