During the first ten minutes Memphis Depay made Chancel Mbemba look a touch foolish, rounding the defender two times in five minutes. After that, Newcastle's new signing was absolutely fantastic. I'm wondering if Memphis has managed to get out of the 21-year-old's pocket yet as he simply couldn't find a way past him during the entire second half. Considering it isn't Mbemba's natural position the defender showed his class, maturity and technical ability and is undoubtedly one of the Magpies most important players this season.
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