Dennis Cirkin’s late equaliser rescued a point for Sunderland and preserved their unbeaten home record on an otherwise disappointing afternoon.
Luke O’Nien scored early to put his side ahead but goals from Edo Kayembe and Imran Louza either side of half time gave the visitors a shock lead. Sunderland had big chances to win it late on but couldn’t convert, dropping two points in the race for the top two. Here’s how we rated the Black Cats...
5. Dennis Cirkin
Clumsy challenge gave away the penalty for Watford’s equaliser close to half time. Not at his best going forward but popped up with the late equaliser. 5 Photo: Stu Forster
6. Salis Abdul Samed
Started brightly and played one excellent pass for Roberts that could have yielded more. A little sloppy in possession at times and no great surprise when he came off with Sunderland chasing the game in the second half. 5 | Getty Images
7. Dan Neil by Frank Reid
Sunderland’s best player through the opening hour, playing some really good passes and winning a lot of duels. Faded a little in the second half but came on strong at the end. 6 | Frank Reid
8. Chris Rigg
Some good turns and runs in the early stages of the game but struggled to keep hold of possession and impose himself as it developed. 5 | Wilson Isidor and Chris Rigg by Frank Reid