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Benitez anticipates Brighton battle

21 Sep 2017
Rafael Benitez, Newcastle United

Newcastle manager expecting difficult PL challenge, despite beating the Seagulls twice last season

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Rafael Benitez insists that Newcastle United's match with Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday will be a complete contrast from their two Championship encounters last season.

The Magpies were the only side to emerge victorious both home and away against Brighton during the 2016/17 campaign, before beating them to the league title by a single point.

But Benitez is under no illusions as Newcastle search for a third consecutive Premier League win. 

“I think it will be totally different. Last year was last year – it was another competition and everything will be different,” Benitez told nufc.co.uk.

"We know each other really well and it will be difficult for both."

See: Benitez: There is still more to come from this side

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