Solskjaer starts Permanent Reign in Manchester United with Win over Watford
Solskjaer has started his permanent reign at the Old Trafford with a bang after his team defeated Watford in the English Premier League week 21 fixtures.
Rashford broke the deadlock in the 28th minute to give the home team the lead, both teams came close to scoring more in the first half but the game ended 1 goal to nothing in favour of Manchester United.
Anthony Martial doubled the lead for the home team in the 72nd minute. A. Doucoure pulled one back for the visiting team in the 90th minute which caused a scare for the Red Devils.
Manchester United won the match 2 goals to 1 and are now 4th on the EPL log with 61 points and Watford are now 10th on the log with 43 points.
Match Highlights
Current Form
Manchester United: DWWWL
Watford: WWLWL
Starting XI
Manchester United:
David De Gea
Phil Jones
Paul Pogba
Juan Mata
Marcus Rashford
Anthony Martial
Chris Smalling
Ashley Young
Ander Herrera
Luke Shaw
Nemanja Matic
Watford:
Adam Masina
Miguel Britos
Daryl Janmaat
Gerard Deulofeu
Troy Deeney
Abdoulaye Doucoure
Roberto Pereyra
Will Hughes
Etienne Capoue
Ben Foster
Christian Kabasele
Live Updates:
After 26 minutes of play, the scoreline is still goalless.
Marcus Rashford gives the home team the lead in the 28th minute.
15 minutes into the second 45 and United are still ahead with a lone goal.
A. Martial doubles the lead for the home team in the 72nd minute.
A. Doucoure pulled one back for the visiting team in the 90th minute.
It is full time at the Old Trafford, United won the game 2 goals to 1.
Livescores:
FT – Manchester United 02 – 01 Watford