Match stats
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Possession
Man Utd
58%
Watford
42%
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Total shots
Man Utd
21
Watford
7
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Shots on target
Man Utd
9
Watford
2
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Total Passes
Man Utd
597
Watford
420
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Passes Completed
Man Utd
479
Watford
314
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Tackles won
Man Utd
10
Watford
9
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Aerial duels won
Man Utd
18
Watford
22
"This is the day every player wants to have. I feel lucky to score, I feel lucky to win the game. We all gave our best and we all deserved the win. I just need to help the team, it’s what I want to do, it’s what I need to do. I hope Martial scores more goals too like he did tonight." *Speaking to BBC Sport
"A very good win, two good wins and two clean sheets, some goals to celebrate, now we want to kick on. I thought first half we started by gifting them some good opportunities and gradually we created more and more chances. "Bruno Fernandes is quicker than he looks. Very excited by having him in. He has come in, given everyone a boost and wants to conduct a game. There are big games coming up now. The thing that matters in football is scoring goals and that is what Mason Greenwood does." *Speaking to BBC Sport
“We got what we needed and that was three points. Let's keep pushing. The most important thing is we closed the gap to Chelsea. “This club is known for playing in the big competitions. We all miss the Champions League nights so much, that is what we want next season. We need to fight and earn it.” *Speaking to Sky Sports
| Position | Team | Games Played | Wins | Goals difference | Team points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Position remains the same | 1 | Liverpool | 38 | 32 | 52 | 99 |
| Position remains the same | 2 | Man City | 38 | 26 | 67 | 81 |
| Position remains the same | 3 | Man Utd | 38 | 18 | 30 | 66 |
| Position remains the same | 4 | Chelsea | 38 | 20 | 15 | 66 |
| Position remains the same | 5 | Leicester | 38 | 18 | 26 | 62 |
| Position moved up | 6 | Spurs | 38 | 16 | 14 | 59 |
| Position moved down | 7 | Wolves | 38 | 15 | 11 | 59 |
26 Greenwood
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Total touches by Greenwood 42
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Total Shots by Greenwood 3
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Shots on Target by Greenwood 3
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Goals by Greenwood 1
9 Anthony Martial
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Total touches by Anthony Martial 34
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Total Shots by Anthony Martial 3
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Shots on Target by Anthony Martial 2
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Goals by Anthony Martial 1
18 Bruno Fernandes
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Total touches by Bruno Fernandes 85
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Passes Completed by Bruno Fernandes 43
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Assists by Bruno Fernandes 1
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Goals by Bruno Fernandes 1
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21 Total Shots by Manchester United 7 Total Shots by Watford
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9 Shots on Target by Manchester United 2 Shots on Target by Watford
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31 Touches in Oppo Box by Manchester United 16 Touches in Oppo Box by Watford
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58% Possession by Manchester United 42% Possession by Watford
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585 Total Passes by Manchester United 408 Total Passes by Watford
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271 Passes in Oppo half by Manchester United 266 Passes in Oppo half by Watford
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21 Total Tackles by Manchester United 15 Total Tackles by Watford
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15 Clearances by Manchester United 7 Clearances by Watford
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3 Blocks by Manchester United 4 Blocks by Watford
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0 Yellow Cards by Manchester United 1 Yellow Cards by Watford
FT
The final whistle is blown and it is the Reds that are victorious. Fernandes's first goal for the club, from the penalty spot, shortly before the interval set us on our way, before Martial doubled our lead with an outrageous chip over Foster. Greenwood wrapped up the points with a thumping finish into the top corner.
89 MINS
McTominay plays a delightful ball out wide to Chong. Even though Ighalo was in the middle, the 20-year-old goes for the shot himself from the right, and curls inches wide of the far post. A good attempt from the youngster.
85 MINS
Almost a home debut goal for Ighalo. Masina gives the ball away and the Nigerian latches onto it, rounds the keeper, but the angle is against him and his shot hits the side netting instead.
83 MINS
Our latest scorer received a huge ovation from the crowd when he made his way off the pitch. He performed well in the second half, showing real intelligence and that goal was another thing of beauty. His replacement is on the field amid cries of 'If Ighalo scores, we're on the pitch' from the Stretford End.
82 MINS
Former Red Tom Cleverley comes on for Watford in place of Doucoure.
79 MINS
Ole makes three changes at once. Fred, Greenwood and Martial are replaced by McTominay, Chong and Ighalo for the final 10 minutes or so. It is Odion's first home appearance for the club.
Man Utd
Home Team Man UtdWatford
Away Team Watford- Foster Shirt number 26
- Dawson Shirt number 4
- Kabasele Shirt number 27
- Cathcart Shirt number 15
- Masina Shirt number 11
- Hughes Shirt number 19
- Capoue Shirt number 29
- Pereyra Shirt number 37 Substituted off at 69 minute Ismaila Sarr Shirt number 23 Substituted on at 69 minute
- Doucouré Shirt number 16 Substituted off at 80 minute Cleverley Shirt number 8 Substituted on at 80 minute
- Deulofeu Shirt number 7
- Deeney Shirt number 9 Substituted off at 76 minute Welbeck Shirt number 10 Substituted on at 76 minute
Substitutes
- Cleverley Shirt number 8 Substituted off at 80 minute Doucouré Shirt number 16 Substituted on at 80 minute
- Mariappa Shirt number 6
- Gray Shirt number 18
- Chalobah Shirt number 14
- Welbeck Shirt number 10 Substituted off at 76 minute Deeney Shirt number 9 Substituted on at 76 minute
- Heurelho Gomes Shirt number 1
- Ismaila Sarr Shirt number 23 Substituted off at 69 minute Pereyra Shirt number 37 Substituted on at 69 minute