Watford vs Manchester United – Preview

Posted on September 17, 2016 by Sreya

Watford vs Manchester United – Manchester United travel to Vicarage Road on 18th September, Sunday to prevent their third consecutive loss when they take on Watford FC.

Manchester United were defeated by Feyenoord 1-0 in their midweek Europa League fixture following a disappointing performance at home against local rivals Manchester City in the English Premier League last weekend. Jose Mourinho must stop any further decline in United’s titular ambitions.

Watford currently sit on the tenth position in league standings with four points while Manchester United are fifth with nine points. Watford registered their first win of the season in a 2-4 thriller at West Ham United last week after failing to win any of their first three league matches.

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Team News

Stefano Okaka picked up a hamstring injury on his club debut and joins Brice Dja Djedje on the sidelines. Younes Kaboul and Sebastian Prodl will face late fitness tests.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan is still doubtful for tomorrow’s game while Eric Bailly will be assessed close to kick-off. Manchester United will welcome back club captain Wayne Rooney, Luke Shaw and Antonio Valencia into the matchday squad.

Watford Possible Starting Lineup: Heurelho Gomes, Craig Cathcart, Younes Kaboul, Miguel Britos, Daryl Janmaat, Roberto Pereyra, Valon Behrami, Etienne Capoue, Jose Holebad, Troy Deeney, Odion Ighalo.

Manchester United Possible Starting Lineup: David de Gea, Antonio Valencia, Eric Bailly, Daley Blind, Luke Shaw, Paul Pogba, Marouanne Fellaini, Juan Mata, Wayne Rooney, Anthony Martial, Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Contributor’s Pick

According to Watford vs Manchester United H2H stats, Manchester United have won all of their last five matches against Watford. In fact, Manchester United have scored at least two goals in their last five away matches against Watford in all competitions.

Manchester United will start as clear favorites in what is expected to be a high-scoring affair. Jose Mourinho’s men are likely to win 3-1 against Watford on Sunday.