Manchester United will be aiming to close in on the top-four spot when they take a trip to Watford on Sunday.
United are now in sixth place, four points short of fourth-placed Chelsea, and one less than Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham Hotspur, who are fifth. Meanwhile, Watford are still reeling at the bottom of the table with a possible relegation around the corner.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s United would be a confident bunch, having not lost a single Premier League match since the first week of November. However, for rock-bottom side Watford, things have not exactly been so easy, with manager Nigel Pearson’s side losing four of their last five league games.
United look like clear favourites to beat the Hornets, who are already playing under their third manager this season.
Red Devils boss Solskjaer does not have any new injury concerns except for Eric Bailly, Timothy Fosu-Mensah, Marcos Rojo, Paul Pogba, and Diogo Dalot, who have all been ruled out due to injury.
The seasoned Spaniard has been United’s first-choice keeper since arriving in 2011. However, it has not been the best of seasons for him.
The full-back has become one of United’s key players under Solskjaer. His rock-solid displays at the back have won him a lot of praises this season.
The Swede has been growing in stature with every game, however, he was unlucky to have ended up scoring an own goal against Everton.
One of the first names to appear on the team sheet, Maguire has been solid at the back. Handled captaincy well in the last game and led from the front.
The full-back had his best game against Everton, since returning from injury. Looked confident with his challenges and forward runs.
United’s most reliable midfielder at the moment, McTominay has been a revelation this season and has shown a lot of character in the middle.
The Brazilian seems to have regained his lost form and looks confident on the ball now. However, he has to improve his distribution.
James offers raw pace on the flanks and has proved to be a headache for the opposition. The Welsh attacker has been consistent so far.
Lingard seems to be back in Solskjaer’s good books. He has been starting matches of late and would be retaining his spot.
United’s leading goal-scorer and one of the league’s most potent attackers, Rashford has a dangerous right foot and is an excellent finisher.
Though Martial has been a little off-colour recently, it won’t be long until he springs up a surprise and scores some beautiful goals.
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