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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F44%2Frafael-benitez-eddie-howe.jpg "Newcastle manager Rafael Benitez meets Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe prior to their Premier League clash at St James' Park on November 4, 2017")
Rafael Benitez: 'Last-gasp defeat is hard to take'
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez admits that his side's stoppage-time defeat at home to struggling Bournemouth is difficult to take.Nov 4, 17:31
/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")
Live Commentary: Newcastle United 0-1 Bournemouth - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's blow-by-blow account of Bournemouth's late 1-0 win over Newcastle United in Saturday's Premier League clash at St James' Park.Nov 4, 14:00
Rafael Benitez shuts door on Jack Colback return
Rafael Benitez says that he has no intention of turning to Jack Colback to replace injured midfielder Mikel Merino, as five others are above him in the pecking order.Nov 3, 19:23
/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: 'Newcastle United need perspective'
Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez says that the North-East giants must remain upbeat about their start to the season, despite Monday's defeat to Burnley.Nov 3, 15:28
Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez: 'We paid for our mistake against Burnley'
Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez says that his team 'paid for their mistakes' in a 1-0 defeat to Burnley at Turf Moor on Monday night.Oct 30, 22:46
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F01%2Fsean-dyche.jpg "Sean Dyche shouts orders during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Burnley on January 2, 2017")
Burnley back to winning ways with slender win over Newcastle United
Burnley seal a slender 1-0 victory over Newcastle United to move up to seventh in the Premier League, while the Magpies sit ninth.Oct 30, 21:52
Rafael Benitez defends under-fire Ayoze Perez
Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez says that under-fire attacker Ayoze Perez is "doing a great job" for the team.Oct 30, 09:13
Rafael Benitez: 'Easier to get England job than leading Premier League role'
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez believes that an English manager is more likely to get the England job than a role at a leading Premier League club.Oct 29, 10:29
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F32%2Fjonjo-shelvey.jpg "Jonjo Shelvey sees red during the Premier League game between Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur on August 13, 2017")
Jonjo Shelvey reveals anguish of Tottenham Hotspur dismissal
Jonjo Shelvey reveals the full extent of his anguish after being sent off against Tottenham Hotspur on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.Oct 28, 10:17
Rafael Benitez ignoring links to vacant Everton managerial job
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez all but rules himself out of the Everton job, stating that he is only focused on helping his current club.Oct 28, 09:08
Rafael Benitez: 'Newcastle United must not get too happy'
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez says that the club must wait until January before making a judgement on their start to the season.Oct 27, 18:11
/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 thanks Rafael Benitez for showing faith in him
Mikel Merino reveals that the difference between his time at Borussia Dortmund and Newcastle United is that the manager 'now trusts him' to do a job.Oct 26, 16:08
Zinedine Zidane: 'I am not world's best coach'
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane insists that he is not the best head coach in world football, despite picking up the FIFA Best Coach of 2017 award on Monday night.Oct 26, 11:25
Rafael Benitez 'open to managing Spain' after Newcastle United job
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez reveals that he is open to managing Spain after he leaves his current job.Oct 25, 13:59
Rob Elliot: Newcastle United takeover talk "exciting"
Newcastle United goalkeeper Rob Elliot says that takeover talk surrounding the club is "exciting for everyone".Oct 24, 17:21
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F15%2Fmaurizio-sarri-napoli.JPG "Napoli manager Maurizio Sarri at the game against Lazio on April 9, 2017")
Chelsea to replace Antonio Conte with Maurizio Sarri?
Chelsea are allegedly considering replacing Antonio Conte with Napoli manager Maurizio Sarri.Oct 24, 16:49
Rafael Benitez 'to be handed £500m transfer budget'
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez could reportedly have up to £500m to spend in the next two transfer windows should Amanda Staveley's proposed takeover go through.Oct 23, 13:31
Report: Newcastle United considering move for Hatem Ben Arfa
Newcastle United are considering a move for Paris Saint-Germain winger and former Magpies fan favourite Hatem Ben Arfa, according to reports.Oct 22, 20:35
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
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
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
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