Manchester United vs Watford LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction today
Follow all the latest updates as the hosts look to keep up momentum in the top-four race
It may still be the case that Manchester United have only lost once since the 4-1 defeat at Vicarage Road which led to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s sacking and Ralf Rangnick’s interim appointment but draws like these are slowly eroding hopes of playing in next season’s Champions League.
Solskjaer’s conquerors Watford, under new management themselves, will celebrate this goalless draw at Old Trafford, even if the point does little to help Roy Hodgson’s side in their battle against the drop. It was yet another afternoon when United had their chances but did not take them.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s form is especially concerning. The Portuguese looked every inch the 37-year-old centre-forward that he is and may be contemplating whether he can stomach a season outside of European football’s elite competition. If he decides not, that may be the best thing for all parties concerned.
United remain fourth, two points clear of fifth-place Arsenal, but have played three games more. And worryingly, this visit of a Watford side sat second-bottom could be viewed as the last in a run of favourable fixtures dating all the way back to early December.
After next week’s derby at the Etihad, top-four rivals Tottenham pay a visit with the return leg against Atletico Madrid following three days later. Even if the subsequent trip to Anfield is postponed due to the FA Cup quarter-finals, as seems likely, Rangnick is entering a defining period. Follow reaction from Manchester United vs Watford below and coverage of Everton vs Man City:
Man Utd 0 - 0 Watford
90 mins: A cross field pass from Victor Lindelof comes to Jadon Sancho who cuts inside from the wing and fizzes a shot around Ismaila Sarr but sends it wide of the back post.
Three minutes of added time to play.
Man Utd 0 - 0 Watford
87 mins: This will be a good points for Watford if things remain as they stand. Man Utd are trying to force the issue but the visitors are defending well and there’s no way through for the Red Devils. Three minutes to play plus stoppage time.
Man Utd 0 - 0 Watford
84 mins: Jadon Sancho brings the ball down the left wing, checks inside and slots the ball into the box for Marcus Rashford. He’s free on the penalty spot but instead of shooting, lets the ball run through and Watford clear.
Man Utd 0 - 0 Watford
81 mins: Manchester United have flooded the pitch with attackers which has allowed Watford a bit of joy on the counter attack but so far they haven’t been able to capitalise.
All three results are still at play here. It won’t be a surprise if Watford nick this at the death.
Man Utd 0 - 0 Watford
78 mins: Anthony Elanga is bungled to the ground by Ken Sema over to the right side of the box. Luke Shaw then whips the resultant free kick over to the far post where Cristiano Ronaldo can’t reach it to tap it into the net.
Man Utd 0 - 0 Watford
75 mins: Bruno Fernandes drives into the right side of the box and blasts a shot at goal but Samir dives in front and blocks it out for a corner that Watford then deal with. If Manchester United don’t score today it will be a travesty.
Everton vs Man City: Line-ups
The final Premier League game of the day sees Everton host Manchester City. Here’s a look at the two teams, kick off for that one is at 5.30pm.
Everton XI:
Man City XI:
Man Utd 0 - 0 Watford
72 mins: Alex Telles receives the ball in the inside left and hangs a cross in to the back post. He picks out Cristiano Ronaldo who nods the chance onto the top of the goal!
Luke Shaw and Marcus Rashford come on for United with Telles and Matic the two men replaced.
Man Utd 0 - 0 Watford
69 mins: Sancho gives the ball to Matic who flicks one into the box. Pogba it there again to challenge for the ball but Cathcart wins the initial ball and Watford manage to scoop it clear.
Man Utd 0 - 0 Watford
66 mins: Chance! Manchester United push Watford deep into their own half and work the ball over to Bruno Fernandes on the right. He swings the ball into the box as Paul Pogba and Cristiano Ronaldo makes runs into the middle. Pogba flicks it on and it hits Ronaldo but looks to be rolling over the line only for Ben Foster to leap across at the last minute and keep it out.
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