Bruno Guimaraes chalked up his 50th Newcastle United appearance on Sunday - and what a way to celebrate. The 6-1 demolition of Spurs opened up a six point gap between the two sides, with the Magpies' European destiny firmly in their own hands with seven to play.
Guimaraes again dropped a midfield masterclass as he quietly went about his business getting the better of Oliver Skipp and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg at St James' Park. The Brazilian has barely put a foot wrong since arriving from Lyon 15 months ago, hence his astronomical standing among Newcastle's support.
Newcastle fans have been here before, albeit admittedly not quite in this fashion. Yohan Cabaye, who enjoyed a similar reputation among the Geordie faithful, is the stand out name when supporters cast their mind back to another fan-favourite in the middle of the park.
