How Joelinton has gone from 'flop' to one of Newcastle's best players under Eddie Howe and the problems it could cause against Chelsea... and stats show that Toffees have gone backwards under Lampard

For more than two years, Joelinton was the butt of the Newcastle jokes. How funny: Mike Ashley never wanted to open his wallet for fear of a North-east moth outbreak but then spent £40million - FORTY MILLION - on Joelinton.

Twenty six games, 39 shots, and 2,130 minutes of action later, the Brazilian scored his first goal. Look up any polls from the time for 'Biggest Premier League flop' and Joelinton will be near the top.

Step forward Eddie Howe. The Newcastle boss came in, saw something no one else did, moved Joelinton into midfield and, now, the question is how close he is to a call-up for Brazil.