Benitez dodges questions over Newcastle future


Soccer Football - Premier League - Newcastle United v Southampton - St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - April 20, 2019 Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez reacts during the match Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith

(Reuters) - Newcastle United virtually secured another season of top-flight football as Ayoze Perez's hat-trick earned them a 3-1 win over Southampton on Saturday but doubts remain over manager Rafa Benitez's future.

The Spaniard, popular with the 'Toon Army' after getting Newcastle back into the Premier League and keeping them safe, was less than convincing when asked whether he would be extending his contract past the summer.

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