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Benitez loses first game in charge of Newcastle
Mar 15, 2016
Rafa Benitez has suffered defeat in his first game as Newcastle manager, as the Magpies lost 1-nil to Premier League leaders Leicester City.
Shinji Okazaki scored the only goal of the game with a spectacular overhead kick midway through the first half, as Leicester restored their five-point lead over Tottenham at the top of the standings.
Newcastle remained 2nd from bottom in the relegation zone.
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