Newcastle midfielder Moussa Sissoko revealed the squad were amazed Rafael Benitez joined the club as new manager. Cheap Yeezy Boost 350 v2 For Sale . The former Liverpool, Chelsea and Real Madrid boss Benitez lost his first game in charge on Monday as Newcastle went down 1-0 to Premier League leaders Leicester.Benitez replaced the sacked Steve McClaren on Friday and Sissoko knows the Spaniard has put his reputation on the line for the team. Sissoko said: Yes, we were surprised to see him come to Newcastle because normally he is playing for the title and Champions League.We were all happy and now we have nine games left. He will bring his experience and we can be in the Premier League next season with him.He worked with Madrid, Liverpool, some very good teams. We need to listen to what he says because he is one of the best managers in the world. We need to follow him.But despite Mondays defeat to a Shinji Okazaki goal, Sissoko believes the arrival of Benitez gives the Magpies a greater chance of survival. Benitez took charge of Newcastle for the first time at Leicester Sissoko said: Yes of course, when you look at the squad we are a good team. It was the start with the new manager, we did well but the result wasnt good. We have some positives.I believe in my team-mates, manager, everyone and we are a good team. We will stay in the Premier League.He believes we will stay in the Premier League, we have to work hard every game and start to win on Sunday.Victory at home to Sunderland on Sunday would lift them above their bitter rivals in the bottom three and Sissoko admitted a win could hold the key to securing safety.Every derby is a big game, we are in the bottom three and have nine games left and we need to win. It will be crucial for us, Sissoko said. Also See: Clark: Biggest derby ever Benitez focused on positives Positive signs for Rafa? Relegation run-in predictions Adidas Yeezy For Sale . -- Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew practiced in a limited capacity Friday, a positive sign he might be able to play against the Tennessee Titans. Cheap Yeezy Boost 350 .com) - The Pittsburgh Penguins will try to complete a sweep of the Washington Capitals when the clubs cap a quick home-and-home series Tuesday night in the Steel City. http://www.yeezyforcheap.com/ . Join World Soccer Pickem 2014 for your chance to win $5,500 in cash prizes by picking the winner of each game all the way through to the tournament final. Will you ride a favourite such as Spain or Germany, or cast your lot with an underdog like Ivory Coast or Mexico? Perhaps key victories from Netherlands or the United States will be your key to victory.Raleigh, NC (SportsNetwork.com) - Jaromir Jagr tallied a goal and an assist and moved his way up a few of the NHLs all-time lists as the New Jersey Devils defeated the Carolina Hurricanes, 2-1, on Monday. Jagr passed Marcel Dionne for sole possession of fifth place on the NHLs all-time points list with 1,772. The Czech superstar also became the 15th player to skate in his 1,500th career game. This is all special, Devils head coach Pete DeBoer said of Jagr. You might not ever see this again. Adam Henrique netted the game-winning goal and Cory Schneider was spectacular, stopping 39-of-40 shots fired his way for the Devils, who entered the game with losses in six of their last seven games. Justin Faulk potted Carolinas lone goal and Cam Ward allowed both goals on 16 shots in his teams third straight loss. I dont think we worked hard enough to be rewarded tonight, said Hurricanes forward Jeff Skinner. After a scoreless first, the Hurricanes opened the scoring on Faulks wrister from the high slot 7:11 into the middle stanza, but New Jersey responded with two goals. Scott Gomez dished a pass from below the goal line to Jagr, who beat Ward with a quick shot from the slot for a tie game with 5:15 left in the second. Yeezy Boost 350 V2 For Sale. Jagr skated around the net, faked a wrap-around attempt and sent a pass to Henrique, who wristed a shot into a wide-open net on the power play with 14 seconds to go before the second intermission. Schneider denied 17 Carolina shots in the third and fought off a late surge after the hosts pulled the goaltender to preserve the win. Game Notes The Devils are now 14-6-0 against the Hurricanes since the start of the 2009-10 season ... Gomez supplied his first two assists of the season ... Carolina forward Alexander Semin missed the game with an upper-body injury ... Devils forwards Mike Cammalleri (muscle injury), Patrik Elias (groin) and Travis Zajac (lower body/illness) and defenseman Adam Larsson (flu) were out of the lineup ... The Hurricanes are now 1-14-2 when trailing after the second ... The season series resumes at Prudential Center on Dec. 23. ' ' '