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It shows how special a week Newcastle have had by the fact we asked columnist Fara Williams who should win the Ballon d'Or - given the only two obvious candidates are Dan Burn and Jacob Murphy.
In [almost] complete sincerity, she answered:
Probably Jacob Murphy because most people who win the Ballon d'Or are more attack-minded players so he would probably be favoured more by the people voting.
They both have had really good seasons.
Dan Burn's story and where he's come from is so inspiring. In the nicest possible way it shows that talent isn't everything and hard work, grit, and determination to achieve something is key.
His journey has been amazing and his last week - to get a first international call-up at 32 and score in a Carabao Cup final - is amazing.
I'd give the Ballon d'Or to Burn but I think Murphy would be voted for as an attacker as that is how it works.
Murphy has had such a good season. Fans were calling for him to go and saying he wasn't good enough a few years ago and he fought back, went on a great run in the team, and now is a key component, even if Burn pips him to my Ballon d'Or award.
Fara Williams was speaking to BBC Sport's Nat Hayward
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