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Joe Cole watched on as Newcastle United won in midweek.

Eddie Howe’s side winning 3-0 against Benfica, making it consecutive Champions League victories.

It was a fully deserved victory by the end and whilst Benfica made a game of it first half, by the final whistle it could and should have been more than a three goal defeat for Jose Mourinho and his team.

Whilst Newcastle United got that win they deserved on Tuesday night, Joe Cole believes that hasn’t always been the case this season, when it comes to United getting what they deserve.

The former Liverpool, Chelsea and England winger stating; “I think Newcastle’s results haven’t matched their performances this year.”

I wouldn’t disagree.

The Newcastle United record in all competitions this season is played 12, won five and lost four, with three draws.

Fair to say that as well as their finishing letting them down at times, United haven’t carried much luck or seen the fine margins go in their favour very often.

Even Jamie Redknapp confessed that Newcastle United totally outclassed and outplayed Liverpool even though playing the majority of the match a man down. Redknapp saying he had never seen...