ighaloo gun down newcastle

WATFORD 2-1 NEWCASTLE UNITED: IGHALO & CATHCART DEEPEN MAGPIES' RELEGATION WOES


The Nigerian striker gave the Hornets the lead seconds after the restart and Newcastle's misery was compounded by the defender, as Lascelles' goal proved consolation.

Odion Ighalo and Craig Cathcart scored asWatford broke a run of four straight Premier League defeats to record a 2-1 home win over Newcastle United on Saturday.
After a poor first period Watford took the lead 44 seconds into the second half. Troy Deeney lofted a through-ball in behind for Ighalo, who hit his seventh goal in seven games at Vicarage Road.
Cathcart soon put the hosts in control with the second goal, thrashing home a loose ball in the penalty area, to put Watford on track for a third win against Newcastle this season in all competitions.
Jamaal Lascelles gave Newcastle a route back into the match with a 71st-minute header, but Watford held on to secure their first ever Premier League double.
The three points lifts Watford back into the top half of the Premier League, while Newcastle remain in the relegation zone after their fourth straight defeat away from home.