The latest Sky Sports power rankings sees Shelvey drop out but another Newcastle player amongst 50 top in-form players.

Rafa Benitez vigilance on the touchline prevented a certain equaliser, Kenedy responding to his call.

Rafa Benitez says that despite what Kenedy said, he thinks Newcastle still have a very good chance of keeping the Brazilian long-term.

Kenedy “I do not think it’s hard to learn English, I’m just lazy.”

Independent report identifies Newcastle player who must improve: “If he doesn’t improve, Newcastle could be a bit buggered.”

Rafa Benitez reveals the action he is taking with Kenedy as minority of Newcastle fans go shamefully going over the top writing him off.

Kenedy is, after all, one of only a handful of ‘quality’ players within the squad. The hopes of the club depend on it.

Newcastle winger Kenedy has avoided a three match retrospective ban as per reports on Monday lunchtime but sits out Sunday’s game.

Far too much focus on a bad game for Kenedy means people are missing what the far bigger problems are at Newcastle United.

Despite everything, Kenedy still had the bottle to take the penalty, I didn’t see anybody else fighting to get the ball…