There are 3 matches taking place in the English Premier League on Sunday afternoon, one of which is at Old Trafford. Manchester United host Watford with the Red Devils hoping a win will see them move closer to 4th place.
The Hornets have relegation on their mind and a win could see them move out of the bottom three and into this safety zone.
Manchester United come into the match having played in the Europa League on Thursday night. They travelled to Bruges and came away with a 1-1 draw. It was not a brilliant result or performance but leaves them in control for the second leg. That result means Manchester United are undefeated in their last 5 games in all competitions with wins coming against Tranmere Rovers in the FA Cup, Manchester City in the League Cup and at Chelsea in the Premier League.
The win over Chelsea was their first in their last 4 Premier League matches following defeats at Liverpool and at home against Burnley. Manchester United were also held to a 0-0 draw by Wolverhampton Wanderers in their most recent home Premier League game.
Trends show Manchester United have lost only 4 of their last 30 home Premier League matches. However, they have failed to score in each of their last 2 home Premier League games and will want to put that right in this match. There have been under 2.5 goals in 7 of Manchester United's 8 most recent games in all competitions.
Watford travel north having been held to a 1-1 draw at Brighton and Hove Albion on the 8th of February. That was their last competitive match due to the winter break and the players will have had a few days off to recharge. However, form is not good and Watford have failed to win any of their last 5 games in all competitions.
Following a good start under the guidance of Nigel Pearson, Watford have lost at Aston Villa and at home against Everton in the Premier League. They were also defeated away against Tranmere Rovers in the FA Cup plus were held to a 0-0 draw at home by Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League
Trends show Watford have won only 5 of their last 30 Premier League matches. They have not been particularly entertaining to watch in recent away games and have seen under 2.5 goals in 9 of their last 12 away Premier League fixtures.
Team news and Manchester United could have central midfielder Scott McTominay available following a knee injury. Bruno Fernandes, Fred, Eric Bailly and Daniel James could come back into the starting XI having not began the game in Bruges.
Watford have doubts over the fitness of Ismaïla Sarr, Kiko and Daryl Janmaat.
This is a match Manchester United really need to win if they want to finish in 4th place this season. The victory at Chelsea will give them confidence but this is the sort of game in which they have struggled this season. However, Watford are in poor form and we could see a home victory with under 2.5 goals scored.