Watmore: Moyes has players’ backing at Sunderland

Sunderland sunk deeper into the mire after racking up their third loss in a row on Wednesday but attacker Duncan Watmore insists his side can see light at the end of the tunnel.

The Black Cats battled gamely but were knocked out of the EFL Cup by Southampton record signing Sofiane Boufal, who settled the game in the second half with a superb strike.

To compound Sunderland’s woes, boss David Moyes was sent to the stands after an angry exchange with the officials over a Victor Anichebe penalty shout.

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Up next are an in-form Arsenal back at the Stadium of Light and the odds do not look good considering Moyes has presided over just two competitive wins since being appointed manager over the summer.

But the Scot very much still has the dressing room on his side according to Watmore.

“Our team ethic is very important but we have great lads in the dressing room and good backroom staff, so everyone at the club is pulling in the same direction,” said the 22-year-old.

“Now we have to make it count and take it onto the pitch.

“It’s another loss which is frustrating for us but we have to keep going. We could have had a penalty – but losing is frustrating and it’s disappointing to be out of the cup.

“You could say we haven’t had much luck but sometimes you’ve got to earn it, so we will keep working hard for each other and be positive.”