Gary Lineker was the host on Match of The Day as usual. Saturday night seeing the main man joined by Danny Murphy and Ian Wright to review the day’s games….

Danny Murphy doesn’t know much about Newcastle United. You might think why should he, after all he has no connection whatsoever to NUFC. The problem is though that he does…

With Mike Ashley refusing to back him, Danny Murphy declares: “If Rafa Benitez keeps them up, it is another great season.”

Danny Murphy on Newcastle United: “A group of players trying to win a game of football for their manager and their city.”

Danny Murphy calls on Gareth Southgate to accept..”Jonjo Shelvey is the best passer we have got.”

Danny Murphy “Jonjo Shelvey is unlucky, and Newcastle were unlucky, even though Alan Shearer was fuming.”

Danny Murphy couldn’t believe Rafa Benitez’ Newcastle team selection for Chelsea “It won’t be long before Jonjo Shelvey gets the hump.”

Danny Murphy “Palace will have had a great week and have to believe they can win again…confident they will get at least a draw.”

Danny Murphy “You have got to have something about you to play in the middle of pitch at Newcastle and dictate play.”

Danny Murphy says fan pressure means Newcastle won’t “do as well as everybody thinks”