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Pundit predicts an end to Newcastle’s winning run on Monday

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Newcastle United have put themselves within touching distance of Premier League safety, enjoying a fine four match winning streak to surpass their pre-season target of 40 points.

Last weekend’s 2-1 victory over Arsenal has put Rafael Benitez’s side in a solid position, although safety is not yet mathematically secure, and another testing clash awaits on Monday evening against Sam Allardyce’s Everton.

The former Magpies boss has endured a difficult time at Goodison Park, leading to speculation over his future, but former Liverpool defender Mark Lawrenson believes the Toffees have enough to overcome Benitez’s men.

Predicting a 2-1 win for the home side in his weekly predictions for the BBCLawrenson said:

“When we are talking about managers who have done a good job, then Rafael Benitez is definitely one of them. Newcastle’s run of four straight wins has taken them to safety.”

“There is always one team that completely bombs at this stage of the season – arguably Stoke this time – and another who pulls results out of the fire and leaves you asking ‘whoa, where did that come from?’. Newcastle have done brilliantly but if the results of the Everton fans’ survey are in, then I bet the Toffees go and win.”

Newcastle are likely to remain tenth even if they endure defeat on Monday due to their superior goal difference over Bournemouth.

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