Sheffield United’s survival hopes were given a strong boost with a crucial win against already relegated Watford. The home team dominated the match in the English Premier League but were unable to go more than one ahead. They also were put on the back foot by Watford in the closing stages of the game leading to a nervy finish.

Michael Tonge scored the only goal of the match whos shot found the net courtesy of a deflection off Chris Powell’s shoulder. This home win gave Sheffield United a crucial 3 points and they climbed to 15^th with 3 points clear from the drop zone after defeats for both Wigan and Charlton.