Watford confirm safety with win over inconsistent 'Magpies'
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The hosts dominated the first half and could have gone in at the break 3-0 up. Martin Dubravka made a stunning double save from a penalty and the rebound late in the half the keep it at only two.
Roberto Pereyra and Andre Gray had given the 'Hornets' the lead as they threatened to run riot against Newcastle.
However, it was like watching a performance of Jekyll and Hyde as Newcastle came out the blocks after half-time and arguably deserved a draw.
Ayoze Perez reduced the arrears and they had Watford on the back foot for the remainder of the game, but the second goal did not come.
It confirms Watford's Premier League status, something Newcastle had done week's earlier, and the number of teams in the relegation races is becoming smaller and smaller.