EPL: Newcastle moves 10 points clear off relegation zone with lone goal win at Leicester City

Ayoze Perez of Newcastle celebrates with teammate Miguel Almiron - Michael Regan/Getty/TheGuardian

Rafa Benitez has urged Newcastle to be "more competitive" in the summer transfer market after they took a big step to retaining their Premier League status with victory at Leicester.

Ayoze Perez scored his first away league goal of the season with a glancing header as the Magpies recovered from back-to-back defeats to move 10 points clear of the relegation zone.

Full Time: LC 0 - 1 NU ⚽ - As posted on Newcastle United official Twitter account 👇👇

FULL-TIME: Leicester City 0 Newcastle United 1

A HUGE THREE POINTS FOR THE MAGPIES!!! pic.twitter.com/PqmMeCuZ9W
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) April 12, 2019

Manager Benitez, whose contract is set to expire at the end of the season, says they can "compete" with teams in the top half of the league by doing the "right things".

Benitez, whose side have moved up to 13th place, told Sky Sports, "You can do everything right with your tactics, but the other team has one player that can make the difference."

Manager Benitez speaks after the game - As posted on Newcastle United official Twitter account 👇👇

RAFA'S REVIEW: Here's how @rafabenitezweb summed up last night's victory when he spoke to NUFC TV at the King Power Stadium.

Watch the full interview: https://t.co/xlQ1mGGZPA #NUFC pic.twitter.com/eKFGGbjANF
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) April 13, 2019

Rodgers' first home defeat as Leicester boss sees his side remain in seventh, although eighth-placed Wolves are level on points with two games in hand.

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