Eddie Howe faced two huge selection calls ahead of in-form Newcastle United's most recent outing at West Ham.
The first was one which dominated headlines, with glamour January recruit Bruno Guimaraes forced to settle for a place on the bench and a brief cameo once again.
It is a minor point of frustration for some even in the midst of Newcastle's six-match unbeaten run in the Premier League, but there is almost no doubt that United's number 39 will prove a key figure in seasons to come.
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