Newcastle United head coach Rafa Benitez has urged his side to build on finally having ended their quest for a first Premier League victory by defeating Watford 1-0.
Ayoze Perez headed home the only goal of the game at St James' Park to lift the Magpies out of the bottom three, leaving Benitez more than happy with the efforts of his players.
We needed the first win to have more confidence.
Rafa Benitez
He told reporters: "I think (the result) was important for everyone.
"We needed the first win to have more confidence and, hopefully, we can play with the same intensity as we did today and score a couple more goals.
"To win against a good team with a lot of confidence, to win in the way that we did with everyone behind the team - and with three players coming from the bench and making a great contribution - was very positive.
"It's a great three points. It was a difficult game as they have confidence - we could have conceded but we could )also) have scored the second goal. I'm really pleased with the performance.
"We needed energy and commitment from everyone. If you are in a better position in the table, the players will have more confidence."
Next up for the Magpies is a visit from Bournemouth next Saturday, with the Cherries having earned a draw and a win from two previous Premier League trips to Tyneside.
A draw next Saturday is priced at 9/4, with a 1-1 final scoreline available at 11/2, while Newcastle are 2/7 not to be relegated this season.
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Newcastle United head coach Rafa Benitez has urged his side to build on finally having ended their quest for a first Premier League victory by defeating Watford 1-0.
Ayoze Perez headed home the only goal of the game at St James' Park to lift the Magpies out of the bottom three, leaving Benitez more than happy with the efforts of his players.
We needed the first win to have more confidence.
Rafa Benitez
He told reporters: "I think (the result) was important for everyone.
"We needed the first win to have more confidence and, hopefully, we can play with the same intensity as we did today and score a couple more goals.
"To win against a good team with a lot of confidence, to win in the way that we did with everyone behind the team - and with three players coming from the bench and making a great contribution - was very positive.
"It's a great three points. It was a difficult game as they have confidence - we could have conceded but we could )also) have scored the second goal. I'm really pleased with the performance.
"We needed energy and commitment from everyone. If you are in a better position in the table, the players will have more confidence."
Next up for the Magpies is a visit from Bournemouth next Saturday, with the Cherries having earned a draw and a win from two previous Premier League trips to Tyneside.
A draw next Saturday is priced at 9/4, with a 1-1 final scoreline available at 11/2, while Newcastle are 2/7 not to be relegated this season.
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Source: bet365.com