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Newcastle manager Rafa Benitez is not taking anything for granted despite 10-point gap in the fight for promotion: 'It is still a long, long race'

Rafa Benitez is not paying attention to the 10-point cushion Newcastle have opened up over third-placed Huddersfield as the Sky Bet Championship leaders prepare to host Burton.

The Magpies sit one point above Brighton while the Terriers missed the chance to keep up pace with the top two when they suffered a surprise 1-0 defeat against Burton on Saturday.

Newcastle boss Benitez is not taking too much encouragement from their advantage at the top and is wary of the threat posed by the Brewers on Wednesday.

Rafa Benitez's Newcastle continued their promotion push with a win over Wigan last time out
Rafa Benitez's Newcastle continued their promotion push with a win over Wigan last time out
Matt Ritchie scored his 14th goal of the season in the 2-1 win over Wigan at St James' Park
Matt Ritchie scored his 14th goal of the season in the 2-1 win over Wigan at St James' Park

'(Huddersfield) have one game in hand, so we don't consider this 10-point gap, or whatever,' Benitez told the club's official website.