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Former Newcastle Striker Micky Quinn Names Reasons for Magpies Defeat to Chelsea

Former Newcastle striker Micky Quinn believes Rafa Benitez' tactics are to be blamed for Newcastle's 2-1 loss at home to Chelsea on Sunday.

Benitez used an unfamiliar three-man defence against the Blues in an apparent attempt to contain their opponents, but managed just 19 percent possession as they fell to defeat

Quinn aired his frustrations with Benitez' tactics on talkSPORT's Sports Breakfast show, saying: “At home you expect a bit more possession and more chances.

“I love Newcastle, I love the fans, in Rafa we trust is the motto up there, but yesterday he got it wrong.