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Rafael Benitez spells out simple message to Newcastle: 'In six months, nobody will remember if we won or lost, just that we were promoted'

Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez has told his players nobody will remember how they won back their place in the Premier League as long as they do it.

The Magpies will be promoted at the first time of asking if they beat Preston at St James' Park on Monday evening, and still have an outside chance of overhauling Brighton to snatch the Sky Bet Championship title.

However, the ever pragmatic Benitez insists he does not care if they are promoted in first or second place as long as they go up.

Rafa Benitez is aiming to secure promotion with Newcastle with a win over Preston
Rafa Benitez is aiming to secure promotion with Newcastle with a win over Preston
The Magpies are looking for an instant return to the Premier League after relegation last term
The Magpies are looking for an instant return to the Premier League after relegation last term

He said: 'My target was always to try to go up.