Soccer Football - Premier League - Newcastle United vs Stoke City - St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - September 16, 2017 Newcastle United's Jamaal Lascelles celebrates scoring their second goal REUTERS/Scott Heppell
(Reuters) - Newcastle United captain Jamaal Lascelles scored the winner as Rafa Benitez's side beat Stoke City 2-1 at St James' Park on Saturday to post their third successive Premier League victory.
Benitez was back in the dugout after a health scare but under orders to keep calm and was delighted to see his side take the lead after 19 minutes when Christian Atsu connected from close range for his first Premier League goal after a superb Matt Ritchie cross.
