Sunderland AFC news: What Tony Mowbray said about Watford fixture, team news and the play-off race

Sunderland are preparing to face Watford at the Stadium of Light – and head coach Tony Mowbray held his pre-match press conference today.

The Black Cats moved up to sixth in the table following an impressive 2-1 win at West Brom and are now well placed to finish in the play-offs.

It’s still likely Sunderland will have to win their remaining two games to finish in the top six, with several teams right on their tails.

Mowbray is also dealing with several injury issues as we reach the end of the campaign.

Here’s what was said at the Academy of Light as the Sunderland boss spoke to the media:

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