Benitez urges Newcastle to meet Christmas points target


Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester United vs Newcastle United - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - November 18, 2017 Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez REUTERS/Andrew Yates

(Reuters) - Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez has asked his players to ensure six points in their next six Premier League games to avoid being dragged into a relegation battle.

Newcastle's 3-0 defeat to Watford at St James' Park was their a fourth consecutive league defeat which saw them drop to 14th in the table, four points above the drop zone after 13 matches.

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