Rafa Benitez feels 38 points will be enough to ensure Newcastle's safetyRafa Benitez feels 38 points may be enough to secure Premier League survival with Newcastle this season. Benitez, who has this week been linked with the vacant position at Leicester City, saw his side beat Huddersfield on Saturday as Newcastle moved onto 28 points, four clear of the relegation zone. Ahead of Newcastle's match against Burnley on Tuesday evening, Benitez was asked whether he believed in the '40 point safety total' to remain in the top flight. "I think this year will be less than 40 points," said Benitez. 0:34 Benitez would not be drawn on speculation linking him with the vacant manager's job at Leicester City Benitez would not be drawn on speculation linking him with the vacant manager's job at Leicester City"Not very short, no?

Source: Sky sports February 25, 2019 14:37 UTC