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Newcastle player ratings v Watford: Benitez regular embarrassed with 3/10
Mikel Merino – 5
Returning to the side after his back injury, there is every chance he will return to the starting XI against West Brom.
However, he looked rusty against Watford, giving up possession and looking for too long on the ball, something which must be addressed in training.
Aleksandar Mitrovic – 5
Brought into the fray by Benitez to much fanfare from the home fans, he really did not have the impact he would have wanted, although by that point it was already 3-0 and too late for the Magpies.
Vying for a start against West Brom, Benitez might give the 23-year-old one last chance to prove himself after his strikers failed to impress against the Hornets.
Ayoze Perez – N/A
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Was given mere minutes and did little other than win a free kick. Could he return if Benitez choose to revisit a 4-2-3-1 formation? Quite possibly.
In other Newcastle United news, Benitez has delivered a positive statement on the future with takeover talks surrounding the club.