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Newcastle 3-0 Southampton: Kenedy stars in thrashing as he bags a brace to seal crucial win over relegation rivals for Rafael Benitez's men

Daily Mail | March 10, 2018

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Kenedy showed Chelsea what they're missing on Saturday as his two goals sent Newcastle on their way to a crucial thrashing of relegation rivals Southampton.

Victory was the only option in the eyes of Rafael Benitez, whose side sat just one point clear of Southampton ahead of kick off, but he knew three points would lift his side up to 13th.

Kenedy stole the show at St James' Park, announcing himself to the Newcastle faithful inside just two minutes, before later adding a second.

More to follow.

Chelsea loanee Kenedy announced himself in tremendous fashion with two goals against Southampton on Saturday
Chelsea loanee Kenedy announced himself in tremendous fashion with two goals against Southampton on Saturday
The Brazilian joined the Magpies in January and scored his first goals in the black and white of Newcastle at St James' Park
The Brazilian joined the Magpies in January and scored his first goals in the black and white of Newcastle at St James' Park
The on loan 22-year-old opened the scoring for Newcastle inside the first two minutes of their must-win clash with the Saints
The on loan 22-year-old opened the scoring for Newcastle inside the first two minutes of their must-win clash with the Saints
Kenedy looked almost tearful after scoring his brace as he holds the Newcastle badge with pride
Kenedy looked almost tearful after scoring his brace as he holds the Newcastle badge with pride
Magpies midfielder Matt Ritchie added a third to the thrashing for the home side with half an hour to play
Magpies midfielder Matt Ritchie added a third to the thrashing for the home side with half an hour to play
Things are looking bleak for Southampton who are in danger of dropping into the relegation zone after this defeat
Things are looking bleak for Southampton who are in danger of dropping into the relegation zone after this defeat
Opposition managers Rafael Benitez (left) and Mauricio Pellegrino greet each other ahead of kick off
Opposition managers Rafael Benitez (left) and Mauricio Pellegrino greet each other ahead of kick off
The Newcastle supporters showed their support of boss Benitez as they unveil a banner in the St James' Park stands
The Newcastle supporters showed their support of boss Benitez as they unveil a banner in the St James' Park stands
Newcastle managing director Lee Chamley watches on as he hopes the Magpies can turn their fortunes around
Newcastle managing director Lee Chamley watches on as he hopes the Magpies can turn their fortunes around
The home side were up for the relegation scrap as defenderu00a0Florian Lejeune makes himself known to Dusan Tadic
The home side were up for the relegation scrap as defender Florian Lejeune makes himself known to Dusan Tadic
Chamley had his wish granted as Kenedy slots the ball past Saints goalkeeper Alex McCarthy to score the opening goal
Chamley had his wish granted as Kenedy slots the ball past Saints goalkeeper Alex McCarthy to score the opening goal
It was the worst possible start for Pellegrino's Saints whose Premier League future is also hanging by a thread
It was the worst possible start for Pellegrino's Saints whose Premier League future is also hanging by a thread
Midfielder James Ward-Prowse looks to inspire Pellegrino's men as he escapes the challenge of Mohamed Diame and Kenedy
Midfielder James Ward-Prowse looks to inspire Pellegrino's men as he escapes the challenge of Mohamed Diame and Kenedy
Diame (left) andu00a0Pierre-Emile Hu00f8jbjerg make equal attempts to win the ball as they go in with high feet
Diame (left) and Pierre-Emile Højbjerg make equal attempts to win the ball as they go in with high feet
Ayoze Perez takes a tumble as he is outnumbered byu00a0Hojbjerg and Wesley Hoedt who dispossess the midfielder
Ayoze Perez takes a tumble as he is outnumbered by Hojbjerg and Wesley Hoedt who dispossess the midfielder
Newcastle's January arrival pounced to double their lead as McCarthy scrambles to try and keep the ball out
Newcastle's January arrival pounced to double their lead as McCarthy scrambles to try and keep the ball out
Kenedy wheels away in celebration as McCarthy looks on in despair after conceding a second goal to the winger
Kenedy wheels away in celebration as McCarthy looks on in despair after conceding a second goal to the winger
The Newcastle players show their unity as they gather to congratulate new arrival Kenedy for his second goal
The Newcastle players show their unity as they gather to congratulate new arrival Kenedy for his second goal
With the visitors 2-0 down, Nathan Redmond appears to have run out of ideas as they limp towards defeat
With the visitors 2-0 down, Nathan Redmond appears to have run out of ideas as they limp towards defeat
Captain Jamaal Lascelles (right) dominates Guido Carrillo as he rises above him to win an aerial dual
Captain Jamaal Lascelles (right) dominates Guido Carrillo as he rises above him to win an aerial dual
Ritchie put the result beyond all doubt as he celebrates Newcastle's third goal of the game with 30 minutes to play
Ritchie put the result beyond all doubt as he celebrates Newcastle's third goal of the game with 30 minutes to play
Kenedy should have secured his hat-trick as the ball fell for him inside the Saints penalty area but he shot wide
Kenedy should have secured his hat-trick as the ball fell for him inside the Saints penalty area but he shot wide
Newcastle's hero Kenedy is substituted by Benitez on 77 minutes as he congratulates the midfielder on his performance
Newcastle's hero Kenedy is substituted by Benitez on 77 minutes as he congratulates the midfielder on his performance
Benitez's move for Kenedy looks a wise one but the Brazilian will need to continue to deliver if Newcastle are to survive
Benitez's move for Kenedy looks a wise one but the Brazilian will need to continue to deliver if Newcastle are to survive
Carrillo looks on as defeat sees just one point separating Southampton from the Premier League drop zone
Carrillo looks on as defeat sees just one point separating Southampton from the Premier League drop zone
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