Rafael Benitez is confident Newcastle can avoid relegationRafael Benitez is confident Newcastle can avoid relegation despite dropping into the bottom three following a 2-1 defeat at Chelsea. Chelsea eventually prevailed when Willian curled in a decisive second to leave Benitez's side in 18th, one point behind Cardiff. We have to be better than three teams and if we play like we did today we will do it." Meanwhile, Benitez remained coy on whether there will be any new arrivals at St James' Park before the transfer window closes. Mike Ashley watched Newcastle's defeat at Chelsea from the Stamford Bridge directors' box“I think from the beginning of the season we know that we are close, but sometimes it’s not enough,” said Benitez.

Source: Sky sports January 12, 2019 21:55 UTC