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Marc Mayo

Manchester United vs Watford: Prediction, kick off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h - preview today

Revenge will be on at least some Manchester United minds today when they face Watford, the team who sparked Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s sacking earlier this season.

It was November’s 4-1 hammering at the home of the Hornets that cost the Red Devils legend his job, although the team has risen from seventh to fourth since his exit.

Keeping hold of that final Champions League spot will mean United needing to win home games against lower opposition. Watford come into the game four points from safety and licking their wounds after a 4-1 defeat to Crystal Palace.

To deliver a huge boost to his team’s survival chances, Roy Hodgson must end Watford’s winless run at Old Trafford that stretches all the way back to 1978.

Date, kick-off time and venue

Man United vs Watford is scheduled for a 3pm GMT kick-off today, on Saturday, February 26, 2022.

Old Trafford in Manchester will host the match.

Where to watch Manchester United vs Watford

TV channel: The match will not be televised live in the United Kingdom due to the 3pm Saturday blackout.

Live blog: You can still follow all the action as it unfolds with Standard Sport’s live blog.

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Manchester United vs Watford starting lineups and team news

Man United XI: de Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Varane, Alex Telles, Fred, Matic, Elanga, Bruno Fernandes, Pogba, Ronaldo.

Subs: Henderson, Jones, Maguire, Mata, Rashford, Lingard, Dalot, Shaw, Sancho.

Watford XI: Foster, Ngakia, Cathcart, Samir, Kamara, Sissoko, Louza, Cleverley, Sarr, King, Dennis.

Subs: Troost-Ekong, Joao Pedro, Masina, Sema, Bachmann, Kabasele, Hernandez, Kucka, Kayembe.

Manchester United vs Watford prediction

Watford have the capacity to deliver a surprise, as United well know, but these points should really be staying in Manchester.

Man United to win, 2-0.

Head to head (h2h) history and results

These two teams have not drawn a game since 1986 - a run of 22 matches.

Man United wins: 24

Draws: 5

Watford wins: 7

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