Manchester United are now only two points outside the top four after making it 15 league games without defeat at the weekend. With Liverpool and Tottenham set to face off this weekend they have the chance to move even closer to those currently above them in the Premier League.

Watford have won back-to-back games for the first time since January and their new signings have really made an impact for the Hornets. They will be looking to do their first league double over United for the first time in their history after beating them 3-1 in the reverse fixture back in September. Place Bet on Man United to win on NaijaBet.com 

United have only lost one game at home all season and have kept four clean sheets in their last four matches at Old Trafford, although they will be tested this weekend. Watford haven’t beaten United at Old Trafford since 1978 and that run should be presevered here.

Team News

Manchester United – Phil Jones missed Manchester United’s 3-0 win over Leicester at the weekend with an ankle injury and remains a doubt here, while Marcos Rojo came off at half-time in Sunday’s win and will need time to recover from his knock.

Illness kept Wayne Rooney out of action this weekend but he should recover in time for Saturday’s welcome of Watford.

Other than a possible change at left-back, Jose Mourinho may not feel the need to change the starting XI that beat Leicester when United welcome Watford on Saturday.

This means that Anthony Martial, Luke Shaw and Wayne Rooney continue to miss out.

Watford – Watford’s new signings have made a real impact and Walter Mazzarri may not feel any need to make changes from the side that beat beat Burnley 2-1 when they go to Old Trafford on Saturday.

Jose Holebas missed training at the start of the week with a calf injury suffered as a result of Jeff Hendrick’s red card tackle at the weekend. He is a doubt this weekend.

Costel Pantilimon is expected back in training later this month unless he suffers a setback in his recovery from an ankle injury. Christian Kabasele, however, is back in full training, while Nordin Amrabat is training on his own as he steps up his recovery from an ankle problem.

Match Facts

Man Utd are undefeated in their last 15 matches in Premier League.

Man Utd have seen over 2.5 goals in 8 of their last 9 matches against Watford in all competitions.

Man Utd have won their last 3 home matches against Watford in all competitions.

There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Watford’s last 3 Premier League games.

Watford have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 matches (Premier League).

NaijaBet.com

As at this post Manchester United has 1.24 odd to win the match on Naija and Bet  while Watford FC has 14.74 has  odd to win the match also, while the odd to draw the match is 6.39.

The Burkina Faso side, coach by Paul Duarte have improved with each passing game and will fancy their chances against Egypt on Wednesday.

Egypt have been one of the most consistent sides in the tournament, though not flashy by any means, their effectiveness has seen them win all their games bar the first group game that they drew with Mali.

An added spice to the equation is that Egypt is the only team in the tournament yet to concede a goal while Burkina Faso has scored in all their games.

Ahmed Hegazi has been colossal for the North Africans in the centre of defence and he will also be counted upon to lock out an impressive Burkinabe attack. Win big on NaijaBet.com

It will be a clash of two teams with contrasting styles. Burkina Faso’s counter-attacking, compact defending game against an Egyptian side who love to play expansive football under Hector Cuper.

Team News

Burkina Faso – has also been strong defensively with a solid defensive line of Issoufou Dayo, Bakary Kone and Yacouba Coulibaly.

Manchester United have won nine matches in a row in all competitions for the first time since 2009 and have won six of their last seven league matches against Liverpool at Old Trafford.

Liverpool have failed to score in successive matches under Jurgen Klopp for the first time since February 2016 and are now winless in three matches. NaijaBet.com

Manchester United are expected to be a bit more adventurous against Liverpool this time out compared to their 0-0 draw at Anfield earlier in the season, but the manner of Southampton’s 1-0 win over the Reds on Wednesday may lead to Mourinho choosing another defensive approach.

Team News

Manchester United – Eric Bailly is with the Ivory Coast squad at the Africa Cup of Nations and won’t feature for Manchester United until next month.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic missed their 2-0 win over Hull in the first leg of their League Cup semi final due to illness but Jose Mourinho expects him to recover in time to feature against Liverpool.

The United manager is also confident Marcos Rojo will recover in time to face Liverpool after his muscle injury wasn’t as bad as first feared.

Michael Carrick was rested in midweek but will be recalled to the starting XI here.

Wayne Rooney failed to become United’s all-time leading goalscorer on Tuesday and the United skipper may drop back to the bench for Sunday’s clash with Liverpool.

Ashley Young was a surprise starter in the reverse 0-0 draw at Anfield this season and may come in to contention this weekend.

Liverpool – Philippe Coutinho returned to action in midweek after two months out injured and he is expected to start here after getting just less than 30 minutes of game time under his belt against Southampton.

Sadio Mane is away on international duty with Senegal ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations and will not be free to play for the next month. Jurgen Klopp may also be without Joel Matip and Jordan Henderson, who are struggling with ankle and heel injuries respectively.

Daniel Sturridge doesn’t often start three matches in a row and may be replaced in attack by Divock Origi.

Loris Karius has started in Liverpool’s last two matches and was the main reason why Liverpool only lost 1-0 on Wednesday night but as league action resumes, Simon Mignolet could return between the sticks.

Match Facts

Man Utd have won their last 6 matches in Premier League.

Man Utd have scored at least 2 goals in their last 5 Premier League matches.

Man Utd have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 4 matches against Liverpool in all competitions.

Man Utd are undefeated in 10 of their last 11 home matches against Liverpool in all competitions.

Liverpool are undefeated in their last 6 matches (Premier League).

NaijaBet Odds

As at this post Manchester United has 2.13 odd to win the match on NaijaBet while Liverpool has 3.72 odd to win the match also, while the odd to draw the match is 3.32.

Manchester United finally look to be clicking into gear under Jose Mourinho and should now be looking to finish 2016 on a high.

They have won three consecutive matches in the Premier League for the first time since August, but haven’t managed four straight wins in the same campaign since April 2015.

Sunderland picked up a valuable 1-0 win over Watford at the weekend but have been dire on the road this season.

They have lost six of their eight Premier League away matches this season and have failed to score in each of their last two away from home, shipping seven in the process. In fact, they have only managed to score in one of their last six away league matches. Naija and Bet

In order to keep on the tails of their rivals, United should expect nothing else other than six points from their next two matches at home to Sunderland and Middlesbrough. Given Sunderland’s abysmal away form, it may not be a happy return to Old Trafford for David Moyes.

West Brom’s 3-1 win over Swansea on Wednesday has lifted them up to seventh in the league and just four points behind Saturday’s opponents Manchester United.

They are flying at the moment and have scored 10 goals in their last three home games. In fact, since the start of November only Chelsea (18) have won more points than the Baggies (13).

Manchester United secured back-to-back Premier League wins for the first time since August with a dramatic 2-1 win over Crystal Palace on Wednesday night and they must now turn their attentions to recording their win in three away to West Brom. Place your bet on Naijabet.com

Jose Mourinho’s side are better equipped to deal with the festive period and the quick run of games could work in their favour ahead of this very tough match.

West Bromwich Albion – Jonny Evans missed their 3-1 win over Swansea in midweek through injury and he is a doubt to face off against his former side here. Craig Dawson has served his one-match ban but may not get back into the side with Nyom and Chris Brunt options at full-back.