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Rafa Benitez is 'really pleased' with the competition between Dwight Gayle and Aleksandar Mitrovic at Newcastle

Rafa Benitez believes the healthy rivalry between Dwight Gayle and Aleksandar Mitrovic is good news for Newcastle's promotion push.

The table-topping Magpies boast probably the strongest squad in the Sky Bet Championship and nowhere are their riches in better evidence than up front.

The pair cost around £23million in transfer fees and have plenty of pedigree but are currently playing for just one central spot.

Dwight Gayle has been in great form for Newcastle, scoring 11 goals in 12 league games
Dwight Gayle has been in great form for Newcastle, scoring 11 goals in 12 league games

Gayle has been first choice so far, and leads the way with 11 goals, but when Mitrovic stood in for back-to-back games against Preston the Serb scored four times.