Newcastle United draw 1-1 with Watford at Vicarage Road. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)Newcastle United draw 1-1 with Watford at Vicarage Road. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)
Newcastle United draw 1-1 with Watford at Vicarage Road. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)

Watford 1-1 Newcastle United: Miles Starforth's player ratings as winless start for Steve Bruce continues

Newcastle United’s wait for their first win of the 2021/22 season goes on after drawing with Watford.

Steve Bruce’s side took the lead in the first half through Sean Longstaff’s stunning strike – his first in 14 months.

Chances were squandered before Ismaila Sarr equalised for the hosts on 72 minutes.

The Hornets celebrated a winner, that was until VAR ruled out Josh King’s goal for offside.

Substitute Jacob Murphy went one-on-one with Ben Forster in the final seconds of the match but his chipped attempt was read by the goalkeeper.

Our man Miles Starforth was at Vicarage Road – and he has dished out his Newcastle player ratings:

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