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Rafael Benitez Urges Newcastle to 'Match the Ambition of Fans' After Narrow Defeat to Liverpool

Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez has urged the club's hierarchy to 'match the ambition of the fans' in the future following their narrow 3-2 defeat to Liverpool at St James' Park.

It was a spirited display from the hosts, who twice came from behind in the game before eventually falling to Divock Origi's header in the 86th minute (one which came from a controversial free kick after Fabinho fell to the floor with minimal contact).

The defeat to his former club could potentially be Benitez's final home game in charge of the Magpies, as his contract is set to expire at the end of the season.