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).
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.