That was a largely boring and disappointing 90 minutes, but when a match finishes that way it's always worth the while.

For me, Joselu needs a spell on the bench now. I think it's unhealthy that he's not being challenged more than he is, and Mitrovic needs a chance to show what he can do now. I know he can haunt some defences in this league if he gets the chance.

Rafa's tactics do baffle me sometimes, but seeing as we're sixth in the league now, I don't think I'm in a position to be heavily critical. A win on a day like today is just epic.

He needs to start Merino though, he's done nothing to not warrant a starting place, be it on the cost of Shelvey.

A good clean sheet victory today, so you can't really complain. Foggon on the tyne.