10 Things Newcastle Fans Need To Know About Rafa Benitez

7. Premier League Win Percentage Record

When you combine Benitez's time at Liverpool and Chelsea, his win percentage - 55.5% - is the seventh best in Premier League history of those who have been in charge of more than 50 games. Jose Mourinho leads the way with a very impressive win record of 66%, but he was never going to join us despite his 'links' to the club thanks to Sir Bobby Robson. Being in the hot seat for 254 games so far in England's top tier, Benitez is not expected to improve on that stat at a struggling club like Newcastle, but if he can save us from relegation and steady the ship, he has the potential to go down as a very successful Newcastle manager. With McClaren winning only two of his last 10 games, the former England manager ended his stint at St James' with a dismal 22.58% win record at the club.
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