The Premier League fixtures for the upcoming 2018-2019 season have been released and it's a tough start to the new campaign for the Magpies.
Benitez has praised Newcastle's winning mentality after seeing them effectively secure their Premier League status with five games to go.
Middlesbrough midfielder Adam Clayton has signed a contract extension which will keep him at the club until 2021.
It was a comfortable home win for Middlesbrough, which sent Swansea further into the relegation zone.
Alvaro Negredo scored twice. His first; an excellent finish from an Adam Clayton cross. His second; Boro's first penalty of the season.
A much needed win for Aitor Karanka's side, moving the Boro up to 14th in the Premier League table, four points from the bottom three.
Swansea slip one place to 19th after Sunderland's 1-0 win over Watford.
The Frenchman had been expected to sign for Sunderland in January but the club say the player will now move elsewhere.
Boro boss Aitor Karanka says game against relegation rivals Hull City is 'important' but should not be treated as a final.