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Claudio Ranieri wants more from his players after Watford end losing seven-match streak with draw at fellow strugglers Newcastle

Claudio Ranieri has demanded more from his Watford team despite being relieved to see them break a seven-match losing run at Newcastle.

The Hornets were heading for the relegation zone until Joao Pedro connected with Kiko Femenia’s cross three minutes from time to nick a point that was just about deserved.

But Ranieri said: ‘I am satisfied but I want more from my players. We played our football in the last 30 minutes. We conceded too many chances to them with the set-pieces.

Claudio Ranieri was relieved to see Watford break a seven-match losing run at Newcastle

‘I have a very good squad and we have to show this.