Rafa Benitez tipped to seal shock return to the Premier League

Former Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez has been tipped to seal a shock return to the Premier League – just months after committing to a long-term project in China.

Benitez is the favourite to succeed Manuel Pellegrini at West Ham United as he comes under increasing scrutiny.

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Rafa Benitez

The Hammers lost 3-2 to Tottenham Hotspur in their latest outing, and Benitez has now been installed as the 6/4 favourite to take the job – which he has been heavily linked with in the past.

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