'Christmas comes early!' Sunderland fans react to victory over Watford

The significance of the win was felt by plenty of fans, with the win lifting Sunderland off the foot of the Premier League table.

"Did what was needed with a MOTM performance from #TheBodj with Pickford superb. Big Ndong fan too. Vital 3 points #safc", said supporter @SDAUK on Twitter.

His views were echoed by @jamesssxo, who said: "Buzzing that we got the win today. We needed the win today, glad we got it. #safc"

"Massive, Massive, Massive, Massive, Massive, Massive, Massive, Massive, Massive, Massive, Massive, Massive, Massive, Massive..3 points #SAFC" - said @Joelee15, who we think sees just how important the victory was.

"Four out of six for Moyes, one of those games at Anfield. Progress. #safc" added @OscarBrownsword

@safc25_john tweeted: "Great three points, especially with Hull and Swansea losing. Moyes deserves huge credit given what he's working with #safc"

"Much, much better second half. Played alright in the end and I think we deserved that, onwards and upwards! Haway #SAFC", said @LAD_am, with @carlrutherford echoing his views saying: "Cracking result! Other than a diabolical blip at Swansea our form has really picked up. Just need to keep players fit #SAFC"

"Huge win. Odds are still stacked firmly against us but we've given ourselves a chance with results over the last few weeks. #SAFC" - added @HodgeSAFC

Supporters also gave their views on who impressed at the Stadium of Light.

@HuggySAFC praised the returning Victor Anichebe as he tweeted: "Yes !! Get in there Sunderland !! Just shows how much we missed anichebe ! Absolute beast! Januzaj finding his feet too ! #Safc"

"Good win today,defended well and Jordan Pickford must be in the 20 million bracket #safc" said @njharris75.

"Christmas come early, cheers Santa ! #3points #safc" - @anerrington

And for some, the three points means they can dare to dream again.

@NyronDoesDallas tweeted: "Not even bottom at Christmas, be Europe next. Madness #safc"