Watford is fighting to be the best of the rest and has been in good form themselves. They are in contention for a European place themselves, being just 1 point behind 7th place Wolves. Javi Gracia has done a tremendous job since his arrival at the start of the season and his team possess the quality to cause an upset when they face Manchester United this weekend.
Previous meeting:
Romelu Lukaku and Chris Smalling’s first-half goals helped Manchester United edge past a resolute Watford side when these two sides met back in September. Andre Gray brought life back into the game with his 65th-minute goal, making the game intense up until the final whistle. David de Gea was forced into a wonderful save with almost the last kick of the match which earned his team all three points in the end.
Form Guide:
Manchester United:
Manchester United had their last two games against Arsenal in the Premier League and Wolverhampton Wanderers in the FA Cup quarter-final. In the Premier League, they have won 3 of their last 5 games. They also registered a historic victory against Paris Saint-Germain in the 2nd leg of the Champions League Round of 16 which helped them progress into the quarter-finals of the competition.
Last 5 games:
28/02 Crystal Palace 1-3 Manchester United
02/03 Manchester United 3-2 Southampton
07/03 Paris Saint-Germain 1-3 Manchester United
11/03 Arsenal 2-0 Manchester United
17/03 Wolves 2-0 Manchester United
Watford:
Watford is buzzing after their impressive 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace in the FA Cup quarter-finals. Watford have won 3 of their last 5 games in all competition and is in a better run of form than Manchester United.
Last 5 games:
23/02 Cardiff 1-5 Watford
28/02 Liverpool 5-0 Watford
03/03 Watford 2-1 Leicester City
10/03 Manchester City 3-1 Watford
16/03 Watford 2-1 Crystal Palace
Predicted Line-ups:
Manchester United:
Romelu Lukaku looks set to miss the game due to a foot injury. Anthony Martial was pulled out of the France squad and might be fit enough to feature tomorrow.
Watford:
Watford could be without Jose Holebas who sustained a knee injury in the FA Cup game against Crystal Palace.
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