Christian Atsu: Ghana winger earns plaudits from Rafael Benitez

Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez has heaped praises on Ghana winger Christian Atsu for his opener in the Magpies' 2-1 victory win over Cardiff City on Saturday.

Atsu opened the scoring in the third minute and Yoan Gouffran added a second seconds before half-time.

play Rafa Benitez' side claimed their seventh consecutive victory in the Championship