MAN UNITED 2, WATFORD 0 Manchester United’s routine home victory against Watford saw them become the first club to amass 2,000 points in the Premier League. That landmark was achieved with goals from Juan Mata and Anthony Martial as the Reds at last climbed off six spot, if only for a few hours. But after […]
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Ilkay Gundogan injury mars Manchester City’s first home league victory since September against Watford
MAN CITY 2, WATFORD 0 “Marginally better” was the two-word response of a Manchester City season-ticket holder leaving the Etihad after the home victory against Watford. It was concise summary of a workmanlike rather than spectacular performance as goals from Pablo Zabaleta and David Silva earned a first home Premier League victory for almost three […]
Records fall again as Watford inflict third defeat in a week on Manchester United
WATFORD 3, MANCHESTER UNITED 1 Etienne Capoue opens the scoring for Watford in 34 minutes Anthony Martial injured and dispossessed in the build-up to Watford opener Paul Pogba hits the crossbar Marcus Rashford levels the game in the 62nd minute Substitute Juan Zuniga puts Watford back into the lead after 83 minutes – 53 seconds after […]
Magical Mata free kick gives Manchester United victory against Watford
MAN UNITED 1, WATFORD 0 Juan Mata was Manchester United’s captain fantastic scoring a sublime free kick to finally overcome a spirited Watford at Old Trafford. Little over seven minutes were left when the little Spaniard, skippering the side, secured three massive points for the Reds on a night when they produced a below-par performance […]
Sergio Aguero’s late headed winner keeps Manchester City in the title hunt with a first away victory since September at Watford
WATFORD 1, MANCHESTER CITY 2 Ben Watson’s corner deflected in by Aleksandar Kolarov to gift Watford the lead Yaya Toure with great equaliser after Manuel Pellegrini gambles on change to 4-4-2 Sergio Aguero’s first goal since November as his form returns Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini is convinced that Sergio Aguero will return to his […]