Newcastle Boss Rafa Benitez Thankful for Lucky Winner in Narrow Victory Against Crystal Palace
Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez was relieved and thankful for a piece of luck which secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace at St James' Park on Saturday. Mikel Merino was the hero for the Magpies as his 86th minute winner came from a piece of good fortune after James McArthur headed the ball against the 21-year-old which sent the ball under the crossbar and beyond a helpless Julian Speroni. The encounter was a lacklustre one from both sides, as scrappy play and lack of attacking...
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