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Mbemba wants to be proud of Newcastle again

Chancel Mbemba is determined to help Newcastle United return to the Premier League and be as proud of the club as he once was, ahead of their match against Preston North End on Monday.

With fellow promotion hopefuls Reading and Huddersfield Town both losing on Saturday, Rafael Benitez's side can end their exile from the top flight with a win.

The North-East heavyweights currently have 85 points from 43 outings in the second tier, having stuttered in recent weeks, taking just one point from their last three matches. Their struggles have seen them fall seven points off league leaders Brighton and Hove Albion, and Mbemba is taking nothing for granted ahead of Monday's showdown.