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Rafa Benitez Says Newcastle United Deserved to Be Beaten After Lacklustre Display Against West Brom

Rafa Benitez was not a happy man after watching his Newcastle side lose to West Brom on Saturday.

The Magpies were the victims of a 1-0 defeat at home against the relegation-doomed Baggies, going down to Matt Phillips' strike in the first half.

The win has delayed what should be an inevitable drop down to the Championship for the Hawthorns side. And with Chelsea also winning 1-0 later on, Swansea were unable to affect them.

Speaking after the loss, the Spanish boss congratulated his players for having a good season, but blasted them for playing a "relaxed" game, given their safety in the top flight.