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Match In A Minute: Sunderland 1-0 Watford

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Matt Le Tissier brings you his bitesize review of Sunderland’s win over Watford, a result which moved Sunderland from the foot of the table.

Matt Le Tissier gives his 60 second review of Sunderland’s 1-0 win over Watford, a result which moved them off the bottom of the table.

Patrick van Aanholt ended a bad week in style by ensuring Sunderland will not spend Christmas at the bottom of the Premier League with a 49th-minute winner.

The Dutchman, who has been banned from driving for speeding, scored his third goal of the season to secure three precious points at the Stadium of Light.

After an indifferent first half, Black Cats boss David Moyes, who this week learned he will have little or no cash to spend during the January transfer window, saw his team secure a fourth league win in seven games.

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 17:  Patrick van Aanholt of Sunderland (C) celebrates scoring his sides first goal with Jermain Defoe of Sunderland (R)
Image: Patrick van Aanholt of Sunderland (C) celebrates scoring his sides first goal with Jermain Defoe (R)

With 15 minutes left, Troy Deeney came close to finally getting his 100th goal for Watford, but the skipper headed wide from 12 yards out after Nordin Amrabat found him in acres of space.

Defeat for Watford leaves them in the bottom half of the table following their fourth straight loss on the road.

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