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Man Utd vs Watford preview: Utd look to build on impressive victory at Chelsea

  /  HollowPoett

Team news, key stats and ways to follow ahead of Man Utd vs Watford on Sunday (UTC 2pm kick-off).

Team news

Scott McTominay could make his comeback from injury when Manchester United host Watford on Sunday, according to manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Mason Greenwood may not have recovered from the illness which forced him to miss Thursday's draw with Club Brugge, meaning there could be a full debut for Odion Ighalo against his former club. Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford remain sidelined.

Watford defender Kiko Femenia may return after missing the last seven games, while there is an outside chance Ismaila Sarr, who was forced off against Tottenham last month and has not played since, could also feature.

Opta stats

Manchester United have won all six of their Premier League games against Watford at Old Trafford, scoring 14 goals and conceding just two.

Watford have never won an away league match against Man Utd in 12 attempts (D2 L10), losing each of their last eight in a row after last avoiding defeat in November 1985 in a 1-1 draw.

In their entire league history, the only team Manchester United have faced more often at home without losing than Watford (12 games) is Hull City (13 games).

Manchester United have failed to score in their last two Premier League home games (0-2 v Burnley, 0-0 v Wolves). They last went three without a goal at Old Trafford in May 2002.

After a six-game unbeaten run under Nigel Pearson (W4 D2), Watford have lost two of their last three Premier League games (D1).

Manchester United have kept back-to-back clean sheets in the Premier League, last recording three in a row almost a year ago to the day (February 24th 2019).

Charlie's prediction

It is another unpredictable scenario for Manchester United. I thought they were ordinary again in Bruges. Anthony Martial got another goal. What is the formation going to be this weekend? It is a weird thing to navigate and pick apart.

On any given day, it is usually a banker, but because of how Manchester United are now, you cannot guarantee anything. Watford are battling for their lives and they will scrap away and be a handful if they can get going.

With a Watford win potentially lifting them out of this hole, I do not see a lot in this one. I'm finding it hard to make a strong case for Manchester United but with Martial back in the goals, I will opt for a narrow home win, although I wouldn't be surprised by a draw.

CHARLIE PREDICT: Man Utd 2-1 Watford