Newcastle cancel Christmas party after deciding it would be a ‘wrong’ move

• Threat of relegation means no festive fun for players
• ‘If something’s wrong, you have to realise,’ says Rafael Benítez

Newcastle United’s players have cancelled their Christmas party for the second year running, and Rafael Benítez is suitably relieved.

Jamaal Lascelles, Newcastle’s captain, had planned a festive celebration in London this weekend but he and his team-mates came to the conclusion that partying is not a good look for a side in peril of relegation.

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