Summary Juan Mata and Anthony Martial scored the goals for United to win the game comfortably at home
MANCHESTER: (Web Desk) – Manchester United have now extended their unbeaten run in English Premier League (EPL) to 16 games and 111 days by beating Watford on Saturday by 2 goals to nil.
Juan Mata was first to score in the 32nd minute to get the hosts the all-important lead. United were relentless throughout the first half with 14 shots on goal, out of which 7 were on target and one converted. Watford could manage only one shot on target during this time.
However, The Hornets did much better in the second half, holding United in the middle of the ground and moving forward as well, though occasionally. But as the visitors tried to make something out of their newfound rhythm, they were undone permanently by Anthony Martial who was moving at a lightning speed on the left hand side. Martial scored the decisive goal as Watford never looked like coming back into the game after this goal.
Etienne Capoue and Mbaye Niang made some good moves towards the end of the game but none of them really threatened the hosts much, apart from one which Janmatt fired way over the crossbar.
Martial was simply brilliant for the hosts today and remained a livewire throughout. He has been a subject of much debate in the media amid the rumours that the Frenchman was keen on joining PSG since he allegedly had a tough relationship going on with the United boss Jose Mourinho. However, Jose showed trust in him today and the 37 million pounds signing did prove his mattle by scoring a goal and being part of many of the moves that United created today. His speed literally made the Watford defence run amuck.
Mourinho embraces Martial as the Frenchman leaves the pitch after being subbed. Martial scored the second goal against Watford to give United an unassailable 2-Nil lead.
In the end, an embrace by the manager as Martial left the pitch after being subbed for Marcus Rashford put many to silence.
Watford, who had beaten the Gunners last week at their home last week today looked completely out of sorts against a resurging Manchester United who now enjoy the fifth place in Premier League, though it could be temporary as Liverpool are due to play Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield and if they succeed to win the game, they may dismantle United yet again from their position.
For now though, United are the fifth on the table and may enjoy the position at least for another two hours after a long time they had slipped to sixth amidst a host of drawn games at home and away.
