Manchester United vs Watford preview: Red Devils looking to continue return to form against Hornets
A look ahead to the Premier League fixture at Old Trafford
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Odion Ighalo: The Watford talisman looks to be going through a dry spell. Ighalo has only scored once in eight League appearances for the Hornets but has already scored fourteen goals. Old Trafford would be a good place to end his draught and help his team continue their incredible campaign.
Best stat…
4: Marcus Rashford has scored four goals from five shots on target in his two games so far for Manchester United.
Remember when…
Watford knocked Manchester United out of the League Cup during 78/79 season. Former England striker Luther Blissett scored two headers in Watford’s 2-1 victory. It is till date the Hornet’s only victory at Old Trafford.
Player to watch…
Marcus Rashford: If included in the starting line-up hopefully can continue is incredible start to his Manchester United career. Rashford became United’s unlikely heroes after scoring two goals against Arsenal in their 3-2 victory over the Gunners and has been praised by Louis Van Gal as “unbelievable”.
Past three-meetings…
Watford 1 (Deeney) Manchester United 2 (Depay, Deeney OG), November 2015
Watford 1 (Bouazza) Manchester United 4 (Rooney 2, Cristiano Ronaldo, Richardson), April 2007
Manchester United 4 (Cristiano Ronaldo, Doyley OG, Larsson, Rooney) Watford 0, January 2007
Form guide…
Manchester United: DLLWWW
Watford: WDLWWD
Vital information…
KICK-OFF TIME: 20:00
TV: Highlights on BBC1 MOTD, Wednesday 02 March. 22:45.
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