Rafael Benítez: ‘Newcastle will stay in the Premier League, 100%’

• Manager encouraged by morale-boosting meal with owner
• Spaniard takes on Manchester United and old foe Mourinho

Rafael Benítez has emerged from his night out with Mike Ashley and Newcastle United’s first-team squad in cautiously optimistic mood.

The manager heads to Manchester United on Saturday looking happier, and sounding more positive, than at any point this season. “I am convinced, 100%, that we will stay in the Premier League this season,” said Benítez, whose side have only two points.

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