Jeff Hendrick bagged a superb striker to rescue a point for Reading against high flyers Watford. A beautifully-hit volley from a corner was his third goal in four games and saved the day for the Royals.
As it stands, Newcastle United are suffering a midfield crisis and Hendrick’s strike was as good as any scored in the Championship this weekend. The 31-year-old is representing Reading alongside former Toon striker Andy Carroll, who missed the 2-2 draw as he served a suspension for being sent off at Manchester United.
Elsewhere on loan watch, Chris Wood continues to look impotent in the final third. Just seven goals in his previous 52 Premier League games is a poor return and he was hooked with 20 minutes to spare during Nottingham Forest’s win over Leeds United.
