By Craig Hope for the Daily Mail
Published: 22:30 GMT, 8 March 2019 | Updated: 00:03 GMT, 9 March 2019
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Rafa Benitez says Newcastle should be competing with Saturday's opponents Everton by bidding to break into the top six of the Premier League.
Everton spent £140million on new players in 2018 and have made no secret of their ambition to challenge higher in the table, even if they are currently 10th.
Benitez, meanwhile, has been frustrated by Newcastle’s apparent reluctance to fulfil their potential, with the sole aim each season being survival.
Rafa Benitez believes Newcastle United should have aspirations of finishing in the top six
But still the Spaniard remains in hope of owner Mike Ashley granting him the freedom and resources to reshape the club —and it is the likes of Everton who he would be aiming to overhaul.