Newcastle manager, Rafa Benitez has delivered an update that has seemed to be a threat to their coming opponent, Arsenal. Benitez's side return to action on September 15 when Arsenal visit St James's Park and has disclosed the return of some of his stars who could help his side pose a better challenge in the game With his update on the return of Jonjo Shelvey and Matt Ritchie for the encounter, Benitez hopes to have his first convincing win of the season. Midfielder Shelvey has been missed in the team with a thigh problem, while winger Ritchie has sat out two fixtures with a knee injury. The absence of both players is believed to have contributed to the club’s poor start. The former Liverpool manager is delighted with the international break as he stated … [Read more...]
58-year-old manager says he has got good Arsenals for Gunners
Although it’s going to be a game against Arsenal Football Club but Newcastle United manager, Rafa Benitez thinks he has got the arsenals in his team to defeat his visitors when they come around to the St. James’ Park in two weeks. The Magpies are yet to secure a single win in the season so far while the Gunners have managed two out of four. This is not a big deal to Benitez who thinks his side can equal Arsenal’s strength. The confidence of the manager against Arsenal is big to the extent that he has reportedly decided to go all attack, different from the defensive approached he earlier employed against Chelsea and Manchester City Luke Shaw call up for England friendlies elicits lavish praise from Mourinho Currently sitting 18th on the log, Benitez … [Read more...]