Ghana winger Christian Atsu has credited manager Rafael Benitez for the club's promotion to next season's English Premier League.
The Magpies became the second to earn promotion to the EPL on Tuesday after beating Preston North End 4-1.
Chelsea on loan player Atsu who scored one of those goals says the huge influence of Rafa Benitez did the magic for the side.
"A great man. He got all the players involved and he gave me a lot of opportunities compared to other loans.’’ Atsu told the BBC