Allan Saint-Maximin is now facing 'pressure' to deliver every week to prove he should be a part of the Newcastle United 'juggernaut'. That is the view of former Magpies defender Warren Barton, who insists it is not good enough for the fans' favourite to 'perform one in every five games'.
Saint-Maximin made a scintillating start to the season, delivering an outstanding display in the home draw with Manchester City and scoring a sensational equaliser at Wolves. However, Newcastle's number 10 has hardly featured since after picking up a hamstring injury.
The Magpies have managed to find ways to win without their talisman, with a near-perfect October catapulting Eddie Howe's side into the top four. The narrow victory over Chelsea in their last outing before the World Cup break means Newcastle will be sat third at Christmas.
