Watford 1 Sunderland 0: Highlights after Ryan Andrews goal gives hosts win at Vicarage Road
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Sunderland were beaten 1-0 by Watford at Vicarage Road in the Championship.
After a goalless first half, Watford substitute Ryan Andrews scored the game’s only goal in the 64th minute. Sunderland boss Mike Dodds then made multiple changes, yet his side weren’t able to force an equaliser.
Here’s how the game played out:
Watford vs Sunderland
What to make of those sides
So it’s two changes for Sunderland following last weekend's defeat against Millwall.
Adil Aouchiche and Trai Hume return to the starting XI, while Timothee Pembele drops to the bench and Bradley Dack drops out of the squad.
Patrick Roberts replaces Mason Burstow on the bench, while teenager Tom Watson is also named in the squad.
Watford have made three changes following their goalless draw against Hull last time out. Ken Sema and Mattie Pollock return to the starting XI, while 19-year-old forward Jack Grieves is handed his first senior start.
5' Charlie Hurley chants
The sold-out away end chanting Charlie Hurley’s name.
“Who’s the greatest centre-half the world has ever seen, Charlie Hurley is the king.”
8' Bayo shot saved
Bayo’s shot from distance is saved by Patterson.
Watford have seen more of the ball in the early exchanges.
3' How Sunderland have started
It looks like Sunderland have stuck with a back five, with Hume and Styles as the wing-backs.
Bellingham is alongside Ekwah in midfield, with Aouchiche up front.
10' Kayembe booked
Kayembe is shown the first yellow card of the match after O’Nien took a quick free-kick, with the Watford man standing in the way.
He didn’t really have time to get out of the way.
14' Sunderland on the back foot
Watford are also playing with a back three and wing-backs, with teenager Grieves at right-wing-back for the hosts.
The 19-year-old is up against Styles and has taken up advanced positions so far.
Sunderland are struggling to break out of their own half, with Aouchiche struggling to make an impact up front.
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