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Newcastle stung by the Hornets as dismal FA Cup run continues
Watford's Isaac Success scores their second goal against Newcastle United in the FA Cup fourth round match at St James' Park, Newcastle
Newcastle 0-2 Watford
at St James’ Park
by Harry De Cos
AS NEWCASTLE United enter what could possibly be the biggest week in their recent history, the mood at St James’ Park is flat.
For the 13th year in succession, there will be no FA Cup fifth round tie to celebrate, after Watford ran out 2-0 winners on Saturday.
Not that the 34,000-strong home crowd needed reminding, but the lack of quality at Rafael Benitez’s disposal was laid bare again as second-half goals from Andre Gray and Isaac Success settled the tie.
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