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Manuel Pellegrini stressed the importance of fitness and preparation over performance and results after his West Ham United finished the Premier League Asia Trophy in fourth place. It was a hot and humid afternoon in Shanghai and players took numerous opportunities to take on board extra fluids. Consequently, the game was played at a slow pace, but Newcastle took the lead after 34 minutes when Yoshinori Muto turned in Jamie Sterry's cross. With no further goals in the first half Newcastle, backed by a vociferous group of Chinese fans, led 1-0 at the break. The game ended 1-0, earning Bruce a win in his first match since linking up with the squad in China. It also meant Newcastle claimed third place in the exhibition event.