ST JAMES’ PARK’S smallest Premier League crowd for seven years witnessed another frustrating Newcastle United performance on Saturday, as the Magpies only managed a 1-1 draw with bottom-of-the-table Watford.

Supporters continued to vote with their feet after a summer of discontent, with just 44,127 in attendance to see Will Hughes open the scoring after 78 seconds and Fabian Schar restore parity before half time. 

It was a tough day for Miguel Almiron, who is still looking for his first Newcastle goal after signing in January, as he missed two big chances to win it in either half.