David Moyes has hailed Victor Anichebe’s impact in Sunderland’s 1-0 victory in their English Premier League fixture against Watford on Saturday.
A second half strike by Patrick Van Aanholt helped the Stadium of Light outfit secure maximum points against Odion Ighalo and Isaac Success’ team.
The former Everton striker returned to the starting lineup after missing out on the Black Cats’ last outing against table-topping Chelsea – which ended in a loss – but was available for selection against Walter Mazzari’s men and, eventually helped propel the Black Cats to a place adrift of safety.
“I thought Victor, in the second half, was immense,” Moyes said post match.
“He probably turned the game for us in the second half.
“Against someone who maybe looked bigger and stronger than him, he showed that pound-for-pound Victor is as good as anyone.”
“If he keeps that body moving then he’s a hard man to stop. He needs to be keep being reminded he can do it.”
In their next topflight encounter, David Moyes leads his charges on a trip to his former hunting ground, Old Trafford, for a Boxing Day encounter against Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United.
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