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After a slow start, Watford dominated proceedings despite never being able to put the game out of Sunderland's reach in a 1-0 victory. The Hornets turned in a much improved performance while the hapless visitors look destined for the drop.
Positives
After a run of poor performances and results, it was important for Watford to get a win against the Premier League's bottom club. While they were unable to fully capitalise on their superiority, Walter Mazzarri's team looked focussed, disciplined and threatening for large parts of the contest.