Rafael Benitez News
Newcastle should have drawn level at the break but Yoshinori Muto sent his header over the bar from point-blank range after Jonjo Shelvey`s shot was parried.
Benitez remains a popular figure at Anfield, having guided Liverpool to the Champions League title with a remarkable victory over AC Milan in 2005, a night remembered fondly at a club who have won just two trophies since then.
Benitez`s men are two points ahead of second placed Brighton and eight in front of third placed Huddersfield as they look to secure an immediate return to the Premier League following last season`s relegation
City, who host Madrid in the first leg of their last-four tie on Tuesday, returned to third, above Arsenal.
City remain third, a point ahead of Arsenal and five points above Manchester United, trailing leaders Leicester City by 12 points.
It was Newcastle`s fourth consecutive defeat.
The Magpies have managed to win only six matches in their 28 outings so far.
Nadal, however, expressed his disappointment over the dismissal of Rafael Benitez.
Zinedine Zidane replaces Rafael Benitez, as the new coach of Real Madrid.
Real now lead Barcelona and Atletico Madrid by a point.
Real Madrid opportunity prevented Zidane from coaching in France, despite the offers he received following his retirement.
Benzema faces criminal charges in France after allegedly becoming embroiled in a sex-tape blackmail attempt against Mathieu Valbuena.
The scoreline also equalled Liverpool`s 8-0 thrashing of Besiktas in November 2007 with current Madrid boss Rafael Benitez then in charge of the English side.
Sarri, who never played professionally and made his Serie A touchline debut at the age of 55, has led Napoli to the top of the table.
Benzema started Madrid`s humiliating 4-0 defeat at home to Barcelona 10 days ago.
Madrid remain in third, but victory takes Rafael Benitez`s men back to within six points of league leaders Barca.
After El Clasico humiliation, Real Madrid play minnows Eibar as La Liga action resumes.
Real Madrid will travel to play Eibar, who are currently sixth in the table.
Ancelotti, however, defended the current coach of Real Rafael Benitez.
Zidane said that he was content at being the in-charge of their Castilla team.
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