Allow me to make two wishes as Newcastle continue their search for a second Premier League win so badly required. First can we please have the flair of Bruno Guimaraes in particular and Allan Saint-Maximin as well back double quick to unpick the lock when opponents reinforce their defences and block out the sunlight.
Perhaps ironically Bruno and Maxi were missed more here than at Liverpool where you could counter attack into open space as opposed to play against a packed and organised Crystal Palace hell bent more on rearguard defiance than consistent offensive pressure.
And secondly with a little more inspiration required than perspiration could we please see Elliot Anderson unleashed from the start in what is currently a workmanlike rather than inventive midfield. He will only get better with minutes on the field. He will only get splinters sitting on a bench!
