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Senegal's Sarr rescues point for Troost-Ekong's Watford against Newcastle United

The Teranga Lions winger cancelled out a first-half goal to help the Hornets avoid defeat at home

Ismaila Sarr scored his fourth Premier League goal of the season to earn Watford a 1-1 draw against Newcastle United on Saturday.

Sarr linked up with Joshua King in the 72nd minute to cancel out Sean Longstaff's first-half opener for the visitors.

The Senegalese's equaliser saved Xisco Munoz's side from yet another defeat after they were knocked out of the League Cup by Stoke City on Tuesday.

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He is now among the joint-top scorers in the English top-flight for this campaign alongside West Ham's Michail Antonio, Liverpool's Mohamed Salah and Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes who boast four goals each.