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The winger talks about what the Magpies can do to avoid falling at the end of the campaign
In his fight against the Premier League relegation, Christian Atsu, Newcastle United striker, believes his team can not afford any breakaway for the last matches of the season.
After 26 matches, the Magpies are in 16th place, two places and one point above the drop zone.
The situation makes Saturday's game against Huddersfield Town and next week's shock against Burnley crucial.
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"For us, it's not the next two games, but every game we play in the Premier League this season is going to be huge for us," said Atsu. Newcastle Chronicle.
"It's because we know the position in which we find ourselves.
"We know what's at stake and we have to stay focused on every game and try to win.
"Huddersfield and Burnley are the next two games, so we want to win them.
"And, if we do, we can place ourselves in a position of strength."
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Atsu has played 19 league matches with 12 starts since the start of the season.
He joined The Magpies under a permanent contract with Chelsea in 2017 as a result of a first loan agreement.
Last season, Newcastle finished 10th in the league standings.
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