The two Premier League sides clash for their 13th match of the season, which could influence the overall appearance of the top four teams in the 20-team table by the end of the day. Louis Van Gaal's men risk losing the 4th position to Tottenham Hotspur if they lose to the Yellow Army this Saturday without scoring a goal. Spurs have a superior goal difference compared to the Red Devils, but a win for United could take them to the top of the league table, albeit temporarily.
Manchester United and Watford's league positions after 12 matches
Watford
Watford are facing an injury crisis as their top scorer Odion Ighalo, who has seven goals to his name so far this season, is doubtful for the weekend match. The Nigeria international picked up an injury while on international duty with his country during the FIFA international break and is fighting to pass a late fitness test for today’s game. Other players in the injury list at Vicarage Road include Tommie Hoban, Joel Ekstrand and Rene Gilmartin.
Ighalo, 26, is Premier League's second top scorer with seven goals, five behind Jamie Vardy of Leicester City
Manchester United
Ahead of this fixture, Louis Van Gaal is facing a selection dilemma after the absence of key players such as Wayne Rooney and Anthony Martial. Apart from the duo, other players in the injury list at United include Michael Carrick, Marouane Fellaini and Antonio Valencia. The Red Devils will be looking for the perfect opportunity to rise to the top of the Premier League table, if their rivals Manchester City, Arsenal and Leicester City drop points in their weekend fixtures against Liverpool, West Bromwich Albion and Newcastle United respectively.
Lingard, 22, has shown some flashes of brilliance this season. The youngster scored his first goal for Man United in a competitive match against West Brom on November 7, 2015.
Van Gaal could choose James Wilson to lead the attack but the Dutch tactician already ruled out the possibility of the England international playing for 90 minutes due to what he described as ''lack of match rhythm.’’
Chris Smalling, after limping off in England’s defeat to Spain last week, will still be available for selection. Darmian could start alongside Ashley Young as Marcos Rojo is expected to be rested after returning to camp late from his international assignment with Argentina. Mephis Depay could be given a rare starting chance to lead the hunt for goals alongside Wilson and Jesse Lingard.
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- Canada: RDS 2 and various TSN channels
- UK: on BBC Radio 5 Live and various BT Sport Channels
Watch Watford vs Manchester United in the USA live on NBC Sports Live Extra, NBC UNIVERSO, Westwood One Sports, SiriusXM FC,NBCSN or NBC Deportes En Vivo Extra at 7:45 EST. In Canada, catch the action live from the Vincarage Road Stadium from 7:45 EST on TSN3, RDS 2, TSN1 or TSN5. In the UK, watch the Hornets host the Red Devils on November 21, 2015 on BT Sport Live Streaming, BT Sport 1, BBC Radio 5 Live or BT Sport Ultra HD at 12:45 GMT. To watch the epic encounter outside the three countries, visit our live broadcast page for additional broadcast info for your specific country.
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Quick facts
- The home team has only lost two matches at home out of their last nine in the Premier League
- Louis Van Gaal’s men have only lost one of their last eight league games
- United have the best chance conversion rate at 20% compared to any other team in the league this campaign
- Man United last played against Watford nine years ago when Mikael Silvestre and Ryan Giggs inspired the away team to a 2-1 victory against the hosts
- If Wayne Rooney was available for selection this weekend and scored a goal in this fixture, he would be Manchester United’s second-highest scorer in all competitions. His goal tally for Manchester United (237) places him at the second position of the list of the all-time top scorers for the 20-time Premier League winners, just 12 behind the legendary Bobby Charlton.
- Manchester United have not lost a Premier League match since losing to Arsenal in October 4, 2015
- United have not scored a goal in three of their last five league games
- United have played 555 minutes without conceding a goal, which is equivalent to five matches
Head to head
- There have been over 2.5 goals in this fixture for the last six matches
- United have scored at least 3 goals away to Watford in their last six meetings at the Vicarage Road
- Manchester United have won their last nine matches against Watford in all competitions
- The last time the Hornets beat The Red Devils was back in September 1986
Premier League form guide
Watford: LDLWWL
Manchester United: WLWDDW
Watford’s form at home: DDWLLW
Manchester United’s away form: WLWLWD
Watford vs Man United team sheets
Watford lineup: Gomes; Nyom, Cathcart, Britos, Anya; Capoue, Watson; Abdi, Jurado, Deeney; Ighalo
Watford bench: Arlauskis, Oularé, Paredes, Aké, Guedioura, Ibarbo, Diamanti
Man United lineup: De Gea; Young, Jones, Smalling, Blind; Schneiderlin, Schweinsteiger; Mata, Herrera, Lingard; Memphis
Man United bench: Romero, Rojo, McNair, Darmian, Goss, Pereira, Rashford
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