Jonjo Shelvey recall, Newcastle's midfield options - Our writers discuss major talking point for Rafa Benitez

It's one of the major talking points for Benitez, who faces the press today at 1.30pm ahead of the Stamford Bridge visit, and our writers Miles Starforth and Liam Kennedy have had their say on the issue.

"I don't think we have seen the best of him this season," said Miles.

Liam added: "We haven't seen him take control of games like we did at the start of last season."

For our writers' pull views on the Newcastle midfielder conundrum, give our video a watch.

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