Broadcast info
Two defeats in a row – that is what highlights Manchester United’s most-recent form. The Red Devils suffered a 2-1 defeat to bitter rivals Manchester City in the Premier League last weekend, then went down 1-0 to Dutch outfit Feyenoord in their Europa League opener on Thursday. All eyes will be on Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho, who is under pressure to steer the Red Devils back to winning ways.
What time: On Sunday September 18, 2016 at 4:00am PST/ 7:00 am EST/ 11:00AM UTC, 12:00 BST, 13:00 CET
Which stadium: At the Vicarage Road stadium in Watford, Hertfordshire, England. The stadium has a capacity of 21,977.
Which channels:
- In the USA on CNBC, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, NBC Sports Live, SiriusXM FC, NBC UNIVERSO
- In Canada on Sportsnet World Now, Sportsnet East, Sportsnet Pacific, Sportsnet West, Sportsnet Ontario
- In the UK on BT Sport Live Streaming, BBC Radio 5 Live, BT Sport 4K UHD, BT Sport 1
Match facts
- Man United won both home and away fixtures against Watford last season
- Juan Mata scored the lone goal of the match at Old Trafford last season, while Watford Captain Troy Deeney scored an own goal to give the Red Devils a 2-1 win at the Vicarage Road stadium in the return leg
- Watford have not beaten Man Utd in the league since 1986
- Man United have not won their three opening Premier League games away from home since 1993
- Mourinho has won all three previous meetings with Watford as a manager
Team news
Watford
The hosts are set to miss their key forward Stefano Okaka due to a hamstring injury he picked on his debut last weekend. However, Younes Kaboul and Sebastian Prodl are racing against time to be fit for this clash after picking up knocks last weekend.
MAZZARRI: "We will try to limit their capabilities" - #watfordfc boss previews @ManUtdhttps://t.co/YBi8p0RIT7 pic.twitter.com/WTY2ntdg04
— Watford FC (@WatfordFC) September 16, 2016
Man United
Wayne Rooney, Antonio Valencia and Luke Shaw are set to return after being rested in Man Utd’s defeat to Feyenoord in the Europa League last Thursday. Eric Bailly suffered a knock on Thursday but could pass a late fitness test. However, Henrikh Mkhitaryan is set to miss this match due to a thigh injury.
Herrera: No excuses on Sunday. https://t.co/m3Epdx50Ii #MUFC pic.twitter.com/0Gt0lAr4Ew
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 16, 2016
Analysis
Jose Mourinho’s men are expected to approach this match breathing fire after losing their last two games in all competitions. But this will not be an easy game thanks to the availability of the likes of Odion Ighalo, Troy Deeney and Etienne Capoue.
Capoue, in particular, has already found the back of the net thrice and four league appearances for the hornets this season. On paper, the visitors have an upper hand, having won 17 of the 26 meetings between the two clubs, drawing five and losing just four. They could as well go all the way to get the three points at Vicarage Road.
Match details, result and original broadcast info
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