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Magpies star hails ‘brilliant’ Benitez

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Newcastle forward Ayoze Perez has hailed ‘brilliant’ Rafael Benitez following the club’s strong start to the new season.

The Magpies currently sit in 9th place in the Premier League after seven games, winning three, losing three and drawing one.

Many feared for the newly promoted side after back-to-back defeats in their opening two games, however after a strong of could results – including three consecutive September victories – they have shot up the table, something Perez believes is down to Benitez and his methods.

“We’re doing really well. The start to the season has been hard as we’ve needed to adapt ourselves to this league,” he told Sky Sports.

“But we’ve still done really well, we’re ninth in the table and we’re playing good football, that’s the most important thing.

“Under Rafa, we’re doing a great job, so we’re happy with that.”

Perez, who has featured intermittently for the club this season, says his relationship with Benitez remains strong and he believes the Spaniard is the right man to get the best out of him both on, and off, the field.

My relationship with Rafa has been brilliant,” he added.

“I’ve learned a lot from him. To be honest, I always try and improve myself, but under Rafa, you’re always going to improve.

“It’s been a great start to the season, he’s given me a lot of confidence, which is important for a player. I’m feeling really good on the pitch.”

Newcastle next travel to Southampton at the weekend and will be looking to improve on their recent form against the Saints having not won against them since February 2013.

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