Manchester United have entertained their supporters and, more importantly in the view of Woodward, they have taken 32 points from the last 39 on offer since Solskjaer replaced Jose Mourinho, while also overcoming the odds to knock Paris Saint-Germain out of the Champions League en route to the last eight.That was far from a fatal blow in terms of the Red Devils’ top-four hopes, but the 2-1 reverse at the hands of Wolves two weeks ago was a lot more damaging, as the FA Cup was seen as Solskjaer’s best chance of adding some silverware to the trophy cabinet.
If the second half of 2018-19 was considered a free hit for United’s Norwegian gaffer, next season will be nothing of the sort. By returning to winning ways at Old Trafford on Saturday and rebuilding some momentum, Solskjaer can usher in a new era and send out a message that English football’s most successful club are back in the mix for major honours.
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Manchester United lineup:
De Gea; Young, Smalling, Lindelof, Shaw; Herrera, Matic, Pogba; Lingard; Martial, Rashford
Watford lineup:
Foster; Janmaat, Mariappa, Cathcart, Masina; Hughes, Capoue, Doucoure, Pereyra; Deeney, Deulofeu
Man United have won 10 of their 11 Premier League matches against Watford, with their only loss coming in September 2016.The Hornets are winless in all 11 away league visits to United, and they have won just once at Old Trafford in all competitions – a 2-1 League Cup victory 41 years ago.In terms of top-flight meetings, the only side to play more away matches against United without winning than Watford are Luton Town (15 between 1955 and 1991).
