Thank goodness that game's over.

'Super' Sunday offered us Middlesbrough v Watford and whilst the pre-match consensus was perhaps seemingly premature in writing this one off as a poor fixture, the two clubs did nothing to make us think otherwise come the final whistle.

In a game that finished 1-0 to Watford, there was very little to actually discuss. A good goal from Jose Holebas briefly highlighted that this was indeed a Premier League quality game on show and Roger East did his best to liven things up a bit with some controversial decisions, but nothing seemed to work.

It wasn't the best game of football and one that won't live long in the memory for most. For Middlesbrough, it perhaps signalled the start of a long slog this season. Meanwhile, for Watford, it highlighted that they should be able to earn mid-table safety this year.

Not a classic, then, but here are five pictures to help sum it all up...

 Boro in trouble

This was a game Aitor Karanka will have felt Boro could have won but in truth, they never looked close to doing so. They were ponderous and lethargic and threatened very little, leaving them right in the relegation battle after eight games. It could be a long season on Teeside.

 East inconsistent

Roger East didn't have a good game in the middle yesterday. He was inconsistent and got things wrong throughout, particularly with Antonio Barragan, and it seemed as though the quality of the game rubbed off on his officiating. This picture just about sums his performance up - it was as if he couldn't see for some periods.

 Isaac a success as Barragan baffles

Isaac Success was handed his first Premier League start and immediately looked at home as he set about tormenting the Boro defence. He twisted Antonio Barragan in knots and the Spaniard was very lucky to not have been sent off before eventually being subbed in the second-half. You'd imagine, then, that Success will start in the Hornets' next game.

 Thank goodness for Holebas

Had it not been for the left-back's goal, we really would have been consigning this game to the Premier League scrapyard. The Greek international showed a bit of alertness to seize the loose ball on the edge of the box and crashed it home in the second half. Things soon got poor again but for those few seconds we could at least enjoy some good football.

 A battle, but boring

This game really was devoid of much quality. Middlesbrough never looked like threatening whilst Watford needed the magic of Holebas' left-foot to get them the win. Both will need to up their performances considerably from this if they want to do anything this season but the Hornets, at least, will go home happy with the three points.