Rafael Benitez hailed the "massive" potential of Newcastle United after a 1-0 win at Leicester City moved the Magpies 10 points clear of the Premier League's relegation zone.
Ayoze Perez's first-half header, his seventh league goal of the season, was enough to settle a tight match at the King Power Stadium on Friday.
Newcastle moved up to 13th as a result and they seem certain to have preserved their Premier League status for another year.
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But Benitez's future at the club remains unclear, with the Spaniard having regularly indicated he is unhappy with the lack of investment in his squad.