Never mind about the remarkable transformation of Big Joe from powderpuff centre-forward to midfield colossus. The stardust that has been sprinkled over Miggy Almiron has created Superman.
Ringmaster Eddie Howe has turned water into wine with so many mediocre performers as Newcastle have terrified the whole of the Premier League but none can match what Magical Miggy has become. When he first walked among us Almiron failed to score in 26 consecutive games which is unbelievable for an attacker. It took him 2,190 minutes and 47 shots before he found the net.
Fast forward to today and Smiler stands proudly at the pinnacle of United's success, top scorer with eight goals from 14 matches having hit a purple patch with seven in seven. It was Almiron who registered United's crucial opener down on the south coast to spark off another goal glut which sank Southampton without trace.
