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'A great day for Almiron' - Benitez praises Newcastle's record signing

Rafael Benitez hailed a great day for Miguel Almiron after Newcastle United's record signing played a starring role in Saturday's 2-0 win over Huddersfield Town on his full debut.

The Magpies moved four points clear of the relegation zone with a dominant performance against the Premier League's bottom club, who were reduced to 10 men when Tommy Smith was sent off after 20 minutes.

Almiron and Salomon Rondon had already hit the post by that point and Newcastle were in complete control thereafter at St James' Park.

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The hosts registered 29 shots and finally broke the deadlock 59 seconds after half-time through Rondon and Ayoze Perez soon made sure of the points with a volleyed effort in which Almiron was involved.