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.
Yet 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.
Here’s our predicted XI to face Watford this weekend.
5. LB: Dennis Cirkin
An excellent and unlikely brace from the left-back gave Sunderland a huge win at West Brom. Photo: Frank Reid
6. CM: Dan Neil
Mowbray has kept faith with Neil in the holding midfield role and the 21-year-old produced another fine display in the win at West Brom. Photo: Martin Swinney
7. CM: Edouard Michut
The Frenchman started on the bench last time out after a minor back issue but could return to the starting XI. Photo: Frank Reid
8. RW: Amad
Can always produce a match-winning moment, like his goal against Birmingham at the Stadium of Light earlier this month. Photo: Frank Reid