Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez admits they're in a "bad" situation after their 0-0 draw at Aston Villa.

The goalless draw at already-relegated Aston Villa combined with Sunderland's 3-2 home victory against Chelsea leaves Newcastle in the relegation zone, a point behind their north east rivals.

A Sunderland win against Everton on Wednesday night will send Newcastle back down to the Championship.

"It's bad, but simple," said Benitez. "We have to wait and then after try to win, depending on what they do during the week.

"'If it goes to the last one then we have to fight to get the three points and see what happens.

"Everyone is disappointed, but this is normal. The only thing you can say is try to be ready, in training and recovery, for next week because we have to play one game and we have to get three points."