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.
In an attempt to rally a young and inexperienced squad, Benitez has set a 20-point target at halfway stage into the season as they prepare to face West Bromwich Albion, Chelsea, Leicester City, Everton, Arsenal and West Ham United by Christmas.