Benitez optimistic ahead of Anfield return

Rafael Benitez is hoping Newcastle United's recent improvement will continue on his return to Liverpool on Saturday.

Newcastle have taken four points from home games with Swansea City and Manchester City over the past week but remain in the relegation zone, two points adrift of 17th-placed Norwich City.

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