Newcastle manager Rafa Benitez believes that the competition between his forward options for a starting berth will spur them on to greater heights this season.
The Magpies got the new Premier League season underway with a 2-1 defeat to Tottenham at St James’ Park but the Spaniard was only focused on taking the positives form his team’s showing.
Benitez opted for veteran striker Joselu over new signings Salomon Rondon and Yoshinori Muto up front to lead his attack against Spurs and saw his faith rewarded with a goal for the former Stoke City man.
Speaking to Sky Sports after the game, the 58-year-old stressed that the multiple options Newcastle have in attack will only stand them in good stead for the upcoming campaign, stating: "When you bring in new players it increases the competition.