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Watford Ends Winless Streak with Narrow Victory Over Middlesbrough

2/16/2025

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Watford celebrated a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Middlesbrough, breaking their five-match winless run. Moussa Sissoko's decisive goal before halftime brought relief, while Middlesbrough's fourth straight loss echoed through the stadium, met with frustrated boos. Both managers, Michael Carrick and Tom Cleverley, recognized the mounting pressure, stressing the urgent need for renewed confidence and better performances.

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Watford celebrated a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Middlesbrough, breaking their five-match winless run. Moussa Sissoko's decisive goal before halftime brought relief, while Middlesbrough's fourth straight loss echoed through the stadium, met with frustrated boos. Both managers, Michael Carrick and Tom Cleverley, recognized the mounting pressure, stressing the urgent need for renewed confidence and better performances.