Manchester United had 68% possession and 22 shots against Watford yet they couldn't find a goal to break the deadlock. Old Trafford grew increasingly frustrated as the match went on and chants of 'attack, attack, attack' failed to have the desired effect.
It was the latest disappointing result in a string of wasteful performances. After the winter break, United lost against Middlesbrough, drew against Burnley, Southampton and Watford, and they should have won all four matches. They'd be ahead of Chelsea on points in the Premier League and still in the FA Cup - which was the only realistic avenue to silverware - if they had taken their chances.
Ralf Rangnick couldn't hide his frustration after United drew with Watford. "In the end, it's about efficiency, about being clinical in front of goal, and this is not for the first time unfortunately," Rangnick said. The German was criticising United's players. He said what every supporter leaving Old Trafford that evening was thinking. United's wastefulness had proved costly once again.
