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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F40%2Frafael-benitez_1.jpg "Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez reacts during his side's Premier League clash with Liverpool at St James' Park on October 1, 2017")
Rafael Benitez "really pleased" after late victory over Crystal Palace
Rafael Benitez puts Newcastle United's late 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace down to the effort shown by his players on the training ground.Oct 21, 17:20
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F42%2Fmikel-merino-charlie-austin.jpg "Mikel Merino tackles Charlie Austin during the Premier League game between Southampton and Newcastle United on October 15, 2017")
Mikel Merino: 'Winning feeling is great'
Newcastle United midfielder Mikel Merino hails three "important" points after he gives his side a late winner over Crystal Palace.Oct 21, 16:14
Live Commentary: Newcastle United 1-0 Crystal Palace - as it happened
Relive how the action unfolded at St James' Park as Newcastle snatched an 86th-minute win over Crystal Palace, courtesy of Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates.Oct 21, 13:00
Rafael Benitez not distracted by Newcastle United takeover talks
Rafael Benitez reiterates that his job is to manage Newcastle United and not dealing with off-the-field matters, as a takeover of the club reportedly edges closer.Oct 20, 17:11
Turkish 'biscuit king' to buy Newcastle United?
Turkish 'biscuit king' Murat Ulker is the latest name linked with a potential takeover of Newcastle United.Oct 17, 12:17
Everton considering Rafael Benitez as a replacement for Ronald Koeman?
Everton reportedly include Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez on a list of possible replacements for manager Ronald Koeman.Oct 16, 09:41
Rafael Benitez: 'Newcastle United have to be better'
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez wants his team to "be better" after they were pegged back twice by Southampton for a 2-2 draw at St Mary's.Oct 15, 17:36
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F05%2Fmanolo-gabbiadini_3.jpg "Manolo Gabbiadini in action during the Premier League game between Southampton and West Ham United on February 4, 2017")
Manolo Gabbiadini nets double to help Southampton to draw with Newcastle United
Southampton twice come from behind to earn a 2-2 draw with Newcastle United in a thrilling Premier League encounter at St Mary's.Oct 15, 16:55
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F36%2Fmauricio-pellegrino.jpg "Mauricio Pellegrino observes the action during the Premier League game between Southampton and Watford on September 9, 2017")
Live Commentary: Southampton 2-2 Newcastle United - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Southampton's 2-2 draw with Newcastle United in the Premier League.Oct 15, 14:00
Mauricio Pellegrino: 'I will always be grateful to Rafael Benitez'
Southampton boss Mauricio Pellegrino says that he will "always be grateful" to Newcastle United counterpart Rafael Benitez for showing faith in him earlier in his career.Oct 13, 15:52
Rafael Benitez: 'Mauricio Pellegrino knows everything about me'
Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez says that Southampton counterpart Mauricio Pellegrino 'knows everything about him' ahead of the clash between the two clubs.Oct 13, 15:38
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
Rafael Benitez: 'Jamaal Lascelles, Mo Diame fight was nothing'
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez plays down the training-ground fight between Jamaal Lascelles and Mohamed Diame.Oct 13, 14:49
Newcastle United sign midfielder Mikel Merino on permanent deal
Newcastle United announce the permanent signing of Mikel Merino from Borussia Dortmund after the midfielder impressed during the early stages of his loan deal.Oct 13, 08:05
Mauricio Pochettino: "I have a weakness for Zinedine Zidane"
Mauricio Pochettino hails the success of Zinedine Zidane as both a player and manager ahead of next week's meeting between Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid.Oct 12, 15:22
Premier League trio interested in Inter Milan defender Yuto Nagamoto?
Newcastle United, West Bromwich Albion and Burnley all reportedly show an interest in signing Inter Milan defender Yuto Nagamoto.Oct 12, 11:26
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F32%2Fben-davies-ayoze-perez.jpg "Ben Davies and Ayoze Perez in action during the Premier League game between Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur on August 13, 2017")
Newcastle United forward Ayoze Perez: 'Rafael Benitez has given me confidence'
Newcastle United forward Ayoze Perez says that manager Rafael Benitez has played a key role in improving his confidence at St James' Park.Oct 12, 10:32
Newcastle United 'to go for permanent Danny Ings deal if Liverpool reject loan'
Newcastle United are reportedly open to signing Liverpool striker Danny Ings on a permanent deal in January.Oct 11, 10:31
Brighton & Hove Albion to move for Newcastle United striker Aleksandar Mitrovic?
Brighton & Hove Albion are reportedly considering a move for Newcastle United striker Aleksander Mitrovic.Oct 9, 16:56
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F38%2Frafael-benitez-chris-hughton.jpg "Rafael Benitez cleans Chris Hughton's ears during the Premier League game between Brighton & Hove Albion and Newcastle United on September 24, 2017")
Chris Hughton: 'Newcastle United deserve success under Rafael Benitez'
Chris Hughton believes that Newcastle United deserve success and are in safe hands under Rafael Benitez.Oct 9, 15:02
Ayoze Perez: 'Newcastle United thriving under Rafael Benitez'
Newcastle United forward Ayoze Perez is enjoying life under manager Rafael Benitez and the club's impressive start in the Premier League following promotion.Oct 7, 12:09
Robbie Keane: 'Rafael Benitez tried to change me at Liverpool'
Former Liverpool forward Robbie Keane says that manager Rafael Benitez tried to 'turn him into something he's not' during his time at Anfield.Oct 5, 17:13
Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez explains Jack Colback squad photo absence
Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez explains why Jack Colback was omitted from the team's official squad photo.Oct 3, 21:58
Ayoze Perez: 'Newcastle United can handle Premier League big boys'
Newcastle United midfielder Ayoze Perez insists that his side can handle the Premier League's top teams after earning a draw against Liverpool on Sunday.Oct 3, 09:51
Rafael Benitez "enjoying every minute" at Newcastle United
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez talks up his relationship with the club's supporters and says that he is "enjoying every minute" at St James' Park.Oct 1, 18:34
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F38%2Fdaniel-sturridge.jpg "Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge in action during his side's Premier League clash with Middlesbrough on May 21, 2017")
Team News: Daniel Sturridge handed rare Liverpool start
Daniel Sturridge comes in for his third start of the season as Liverpool take on Newcastle United at St James' Park.Oct 1, 14:33
Live Commentary: Newcastle United 1-1 Liverpool - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Newcastle United's 1-1 draw with Liverpool in Sunday afternoon's Premier League fixture at St James' Park.Oct 1, 14:30
Rafael Benitez: 'Liverpool were always behind financially'
Rafael Benitez believes that the number of cash-rich Premier League clubs makes it more difficult than ever for Liverpool to recapture the glory days.Oct 1, 08:29
Rafael Benitez: 'January could be busy month'
Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez hints that January will be a busy month for the Magpies, who will be looking to bring in new players.Sep 30, 20:19
Rafael Benitez refuses to rule out Liverpool return
Former Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez refuses to rule out a potential return to Anfield in the future but insists that he is happy at Newcastle United.Sep 29, 21:45
Preview:Newcastle United vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole previews Sunday afternoon's Premier League meeting between Newcastle United and Liverpool at St James' Park.Sep 29, 18:03
Rafael Benitez: 'Facing Liverpool is special'
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez admits that any game facing his former side Liverpool is "special".Sep 29, 16:07
Rafael Benitez: 'Newcastle United must remain solid against Liverpool'
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez says that his side must remain "solid" when they host Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday.Sep 29, 15:37
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F37%2Fjurgen-klopp.jpg "Jurgen Klopp watches the warm-up ahead of the Premier League game between Liverpool and Burnley on September 16, 2017")
Jurgen Klopp: 'Liverpool can still reach knockout stages'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists that his side can still reach the knockout stages of the Champions League despite drawing their second game against Spartak Moscow.Sep 27, 11:39
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Frafael-benitez.jpg "Rafael Benitez poses with his manager of the month award for November 2016 - EMBARGOES UNTIL NOVEMBER 11")
Newcastle United discussing new deal with Rafael Benitez?
Newcastle United are reportedly hoping to tie down manager Rafael Benitez to a new, long-term deal.Sep 26, 16:25
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F37%2Fmichail-antonio-gareth-barry.jpg "Michail Antonio cops a feel of Gareth Barry during the Premier League game between West Bromwich Albion and West Ham United on September 16, 2017")
Steven Gerrard: 'I told Rafael Benitez not to replace Xabi Alonso with Gareth Barry'
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard admits that he talked former Reds boss Rafael Benitez out of signing Gareth Barry as a replacement for Xabi Alonso in 2009.Sep 24, 21:22
Rafael Benitez: 'Winning goal shouldn't have stood'
Rafael Benitez insists that Newcastle United "deserved more" from their Premier League meeting with Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday evening.Sep 24, 17:46
Team News: Bruno returns to captain Brighton & Hove Albion against Newcastle United
Brighton & Hove Albion make one change from the side that lost at Bournemouth ahead of Sunday's Premier League meeting with Newcastle United.Sep 24, 14:13
Live Commentary: Brighton & Hove Albion 1-0 Newcastle United - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Brighton & Hove Albion's 1-0 win over Newcastle United in the Premier League.Sep 24, 14:00
Rafael Benitez: 'Newcastle United have to keep feet on the ground'
Rafael Benitez wants his Newcastle United side to "keep their feet on the floor" and believes that the fans know the players care for the club.Sep 23, 10:59
Rafael Benitez: 'Jamaal Lascelles has potential to play for England'
Rafael Benitez believes that Jamaal Lascelles has the potential to play for England but insists that the Newcastle United defender must keep working hard for his club.Sep 23, 08:58
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