Adding players of incredible ability will not only improve Newcastle United as a whole but also individuals within the team. Bruno Guimaraes' January arrival saw the Magpies surge up the Premier League table last season and looks to have given a new lease of life to his fellow midfielders in recent months.
Guimaraes took the headlines after the 3-0 win over 1860 Munich last week but Sean Longstaff himself got on the scoresheet and enjoyed a decent performance after coming off the bench after the hour-mark. The duo started from the outset against Mainz on Monday and ran the midfield in what was ultimately a quiet first-half.
Longstaff looks fitter, leaner, more confident, is moving the ball on quicker and thrashed home a decent goal on Friday after a tidy assist from Guimaraes. The two Newcastle stars are developing a strong partnership occupying the number six and number eight roles in Eddie Howe's setup.
