Man Utd vs Watford Preview & Prediction
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THE FACTS
When is Man Utd vs Watford taking place? Man Utd vs Watford will take place on Saturday 26th February, 2022 at 15:00 (UK)
Where is Man Utd vs Watford taking place? Man Utd vs Watford will take place at Old Trafford in Manchester
Where can I get tickets for Man Utd vs Watford? Ticket information for Man Utd vs Watford can be found on each club’s official website
What TV channel is Man Utd vs Watford on in the UK? Man Utd vs Watford will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Man Utd vs Watford in the UK? Man Utd vs Team cannot be streamed live in the UK
THE LOWDOWN
MAN UTD
- Man Utd come into this match on the back of having not lost in their last seven Premier League games, most recently beating bitter rivals Leeds Utd 2-4 at Elland Road, but with a short turnaround between their Champions League round of 16 first leg against Atletico Madrid and this match, Ralph Rangnick’s side will be tested.
- Midfielder Scott McTominay did not feature in Madrid due to illness and will not recover in time to play a part against the Hornets, while striker Edinson Cavani will also miss out through injury.
WATFORD
- Watford failed to build on their excellent 0-1 win away to Aston Villa last weekend as they were comprehensively beaten 1-4 in midweek by Crystal Palace, keeping them four points adrift of safety.
- The trio of Peter Etebo, Juraj Kucka and Joao Pedro all failed to be passed fit for the clash with Palace and boss Roy Hodgson will be hoping to have at least one of the three available here, while Josh King is also a doubt but has been training.
THE TEAM NEWS
MAN UTD
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): De Gea; Dalot, Varane, Maguire, Shaw; Fred, Pogba; Sancho, Fernandes, Elanga; Ronaldo
UNAVAILABLE: McTominay (Illness), Cavani (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
WATFORD
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Foster; Kiko, Cathcart, Samir, Kamara; Sissoko, Louza, Cleverley; Sarr, King, Dennis
UNAVAILABLE: Nkoulou (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Etebo (Fitness), Joao Pedro (Injured), Kucka (Injured), King (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Whilst Man Utd are far from the finished article, no one can deny that they have improved over the past couple of weeks. Successive Premier League victories are a testament to that and against a Watford side who have struggled all season long regardless of who has been in charge, the Red Devils will be expected to maintain their positive run of results. After being thrashed 4-1 by the Hornets in the reverse fixture, which led to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s departure as manager, revenge will be on Man Utd’s mind and they are expected to gain it here, so back them to win at Old Trafford.
Tip: MAN UTD TO WIN
