FT Manchester United 3 - 0
Watford
Commentary:
90+4' Manchester United with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+4' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+4' Ball possession: Manchester United: 58%, Watford: 42%.
90+4' Gerard Deulofeu from Watford tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
90+3' Watford start a counter attack.
90+3' Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
90+3' Manchester United is in control of the ball.
90+2' Manchester United is in control of the ball.
90+2' Will Hughes is penalised for pushing Nemanja Matic.
90+1' Victor Lindelof from Manchester United goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Danny Welbeck
90+1' A shot by Odion Ighalo is blocked.
90+1' Nemanja Matic of Manchester United passes the ball to a team mate.
90+1' Manchester United start a counter attack.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Ball possession: Manchester United: 57%, Watford: 43%.
90' Luke Shaw relieves the pressure with a clearance
90' Will Hughes from Watford chips the ball into the penalty box.
90' Today's attendance is 73347.
90' Goal kick for Watford.
89' Tahith Chong from Manchester United sends an effort wide of target
89' Tahith Chong from Manchester United takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
89' Could be a good chance here as Nemanja Matic from Manchester United cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
89' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
88' Goal kick for Manchester United.
88' Victor Lindelof relieves the pressure with a clearance
88' Could be a good chance here as Will Hughes from Watford cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
88' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
87' Tom Cleverley is penalised for pushing Scott McTominay.
87' Gerard Deulofeu sends a direct free kick on target, but David De Gea has it under control
86' The referee signals a free kick as Scott McTominay from Manchester United trips Gerard Deulofeu
86' A shot by Adam Masina is blocked.
86' Ball possession: Manchester United: 56%, Watford: 44%.
85' Scott McTominay is penalised for pushing Craig Cathcart.
85' Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United swings in the corner from the left.
85' Odion Ighalo sees a huge opportunity go begging as his shot hits the post!
84' Adam Masina could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
84' Gerard Deulofeu relieves the pressure with a clearance
84' Manchester United is having a good opportunity to score.
84' Manchester United is trying to create something here.
83' Will Hughes is penalised for pushing Tahith Chong.
83' Victor Lindelof relieves the pressure with a clearance
82' Will Hughes from Watford takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
82' Watford is having a good opportunity to score.
82' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
81' The referee signals a free kick as Luke Shaw from Manchester United trips Ismaila Sarr
81' Goal kick for Watford.
81' Harry Maguire from Manchester United fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
81' Nemanja Matic puts in a cross...
81' Craig Cathcart relieves the pressure with a clearance
80' Bruno Fernandes swings in a cross from the free kick.
80' Ball possession: Manchester United: 57%, Watford: 43%.
80' Abdoulaye Doucoure is leaving the field to be replaced by Tom Cleverley in a tactical substitution.
80' Anthony Martial is leaving the field to be replaced by Odion Ighalo in a tactical substitution.
80' Mason Greenwood is leaving the field to be replaced by Tahith Chong in a tactical substitution.
79' Fred is leaving the field to be replaced by Scott McTominay in a tactical substitution.
79' Etienne Capoue is penalised for pushing Nemanja Matic.
79' Nemanja Matic from Manchester United directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
79' Manchester United is having a good opportunity to score.
78' Manchester United is trying to create something here.
78' Goal kick for Manchester United.
77' CROSSBAR! Gerard Deulofeu misses a clear chance as his shot hits the crossbar! That was a sitter!
77' Will Hughes of Watford passes the ball to a team mate.
77' Watford is having a good opportunity to score.
77' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
76' Troy Deeney is leaving the field to be replaced by Danny Welbeck in a tactical substitution.
76' Ball possession: Manchester United: 58%, Watford: 42%.
75' Bruno Fernandes provided the assist for the goal.
75' G O O O A A A L - Mason Greenwood with the goal!75' Some neat football here as Mason Greenwood from Manchester United plays a 1-2 with Bruno Fernandes.
75' Mason Greenwood from Manchester United takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
75' Manchester United start a counter attack.
74' Watford is having a good opportunity to score.
74' Daniel James from Manchester United passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
74' Manchester United is having a good opportunity to score.
73' Troy Deeney is penalised for pushing Fred.
73' Danger averted there as Victor Lindelof from Manchester United clears the danger with a good tackle
73' Harry Maguire could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
72' Victor Lindelof relieves the pressure with a clearance
72' Abdoulaye Doucoure puts in a cross...
72' Watford is having a good opportunity to score.
71' Gerard Deulofeu from Watford is ruled offside.
71' Fred from Manchester United directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
71' Manchester United start a counter attack.
70' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
70' Ball possession: Manchester United: 58%, Watford: 42%.
70' Christian Kabasele from Watford heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
70' Will Hughes from Watford swings in the corner from the right.
70' Victor Lindelof clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
70' Ismaila Sarr puts in a cross...
70' Watford is having a good opportunity to score.
69' Goal kick for Watford.
69' Roberto Pereyra is leaving the field to be replaced by Ismaila Sarr in a tactical substitution.
68' A chance presents itself to Harry Maguire from Manchester United but his header goes wide
68' Bruno Fernandes puts in a cross...
68' Anthony Martial of Manchester United passes the ball to a team mate.
68' Fred swings in a cross from the free kick.
67' Yellow card for Craig Cathcart.
67' The referee signals a free kick as Craig Cathcart from Watford trips Anthony Martial
67' Anthony Martial from Manchester United takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
67' Manchester United start a counter attack.
67' Gerard Deulofeu from Watford tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
66' Dangerous challenge by Nemanja Matic from Manchester United. Will Hughes on the receiving end of that.
66' Goal kick for Watford.
66' Daniel James from Manchester United sends an effort wide of target
66' Manchester United is having a good opportunity to score.
65' Ball possession: Manchester United: 59%, Watford: 41%.
65' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
65' Ben Foster saved a certain goal there! Mason Greenwood found himself in a great scoring position but Ben Foster denied him with a great save
65' Great skill from Mason Greenwood as he dribbles past his opponents
65' Manchester United is having a good opportunity to score.
65' Manchester United is trying to create something here.
64' The match is very one-sided right now. Manchester United are clearly dominating possession
64' The referee signals a free kick as Will Hughes from Watford trips Aaron Wan-Bissaka
63' Goal kick for Watford.
63' Troy Deeney relieves the pressure with a clearance
63' Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United swings in the corner from the left.
62' Christian Kabasele clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
62' Manchester United is having a good opportunity to score.
62' Manchester United is trying to create something here.
61' Harry Maguire relieves the pressure with a clearance
61' Gerard Deulofeu puts in a cross...
61' Safe hands from Ben Foster as he comes out and claims the ball
61' Bruno Fernandes puts in a cross...
61' Manchester United is trying to create something here.
61' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
60' Ball possession: Manchester United: 59%, Watford: 41%.
58' G O O O A A A L - An excellent lob by Anthony Martial from Manchester United. Great goal!58' Great skill from Anthony Martial as he dribbles past his opponents
58' Ben Foster saved a certain goal there! Anthony Martial found himself in a great scoring position but Ben Foster denied him with a great save
58' CHANCE! Anthony Martial finds himself in a 1 on 1 situation with the keeper...
58' Could be a good chance here as Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
58' Manchester United start a counter attack.
58' Nemanja Matic relieves the pressure with a clearance
58' Adam Masina puts in a cross...
58' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
57' Troy Deeney from Watford tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it eventually comes to nothing.
57' Craig Dawson puts in a cross...
56' Harry Maguire from Manchester United is ruled offside.
56' Christian Kabasele relieves the pressure with a clearance
56' Fred from Manchester United swings in the corner from the right.
56' Ball possession: Manchester United: 59%, Watford: 41%.
55' Mason Greenwood from Manchester United directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
55' Daniel James of Manchester United passes the ball to a team mate.
55' Great skill from Daniel James as he dribbles past his opponents
55' Manchester United is having a good opportunity to score.
55' Harry Maguire relieves the pressure with a clearance
55' Abdoulaye Doucoure puts in a cross...
54' Safe hands from David De Gea as he comes out and claims the ball
54' Will Hughes from Watford swings in the corner from the right.
53' Craig Dawson hand-balls.
53' NO GOAL! - After reviewing the situation, the referee announces that the goal for Watford is revoked due to a previously committed foul.
52' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
52' G O O O O A A A L! Watford score! Troy Deeney is on the scoresheet.
52' Craig Dawson sees a huge opportunity go begging as his shot hits the post!
52' Poor play by Bruno Fernandes as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
52' Will Hughes from Watford swings in the corner from the right.
52' Roberto Pereyra from Watford directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
52' Poor play by Daniel James as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
52' Troy Deeney from Watford heads the ball to a team mate.
51' Adam Masina puts in a cross...
51' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
51' Gerard Deulofeu from Watford sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
50' Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
50' Manchester United start a counter attack.
50' Watford is in control of the ball.
50' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
50' Ball possession: Manchester United: 60%, Watford: 40%.
50' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
49' Victor Lindelof from Manchester United passes the ball in the box, but Ben Foster comes out to smother the ball.
49' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
49' A shot by Daniel James is blocked.
49' Daniel James from Manchester United takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
48' Nemanja Matic from Manchester United makes a great pass and space opens up...
48' Manchester United is in control of the ball.
48' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
47' Manchester United is trying to create something here.
47' Manchester United is in control of the ball.
47' Watford is in control of the ball.
46' Watford is trying to create something here.
46' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
46' The second half is underway.
45+2' Manchester United has been the better team in this half
45+2' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+2' Ball possession: Manchester United: 63%, Watford: 37%.
45+1' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' Goal kick for Watford.
45+1' Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United sends an effort wide of target
45+1' Anthony Martial of Manchester United passes the ball to a team mate.
45+1' Anthony Martial from Manchester United takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
45+1' Manchester United start a counter attack.
45' Roberto Pereyra could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
45' Watford is trying to create something here.
45' Ball possession: Manchester United: 63%, Watford: 37%.
45' Nemanja Matic relieves the pressure with a clearance
44' Adam Masina puts in a cross...
44' Watford is having a good opportunity to score.
44' Watford is trying to create something here.
44' Manchester United is in control of the ball.
44' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
43' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
43' Troy Deeney from Watford tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
43' Watford is in control of the ball.
42' G O O O A A A L - Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United puts it away from the penalty spot!40' PENALTY - Ben Foster from Watford concedes a penalty for tripping Bruno Fernandes.
40' Could be a good chance here as Daniel James from Manchester United cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
40' Manchester United is trying to create something here.
40' Manchester United is in control of the ball.
40' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
40' Ball possession: Manchester United: 65%, Watford: 35%.
39' The referee signals a free kick as Nemanja Matic from Manchester United trips Etienne Capoue
39' Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
39' Manchester United is having a good opportunity to score.
39' Manchester United is trying to create something here.
39' Gerard Deulofeu is penalised for pushing Harry Maguire.
38' Goal kick for Watford.
38' Fred from Manchester United sends an effort wide of target
38' Daniel James of Manchester United passes the ball to a team mate.
38' Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United passes the ball to a team mate.
38' Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
38' Manchester United start a counter attack.
37' Goal kick for Watford.
37' Daniel James fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
37' Watford is in control of the ball.
37' Manchester United start a counter attack.
37' Adam Masina from Watford directs a ball squarely in the box, but David De Gea runs out to collect the ball
36' Roberto Pereyra of Watford passes the ball to a team mate.
36' Watford is having a good opportunity to score.
36' Troy Deeney from Watford tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
36' Anthony Martial from Manchester United passes the ball in the box, but Ben Foster comes out to smother the ball.
36' Manchester United is trying to create something here.
35' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
35' Manchester United is trying to create something here.
35' Ball possession: Manchester United: 66%, Watford: 34%.
34' Etienne Capoue from Watford goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Bruno Fernandes
34' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
33' Bruno Fernandes relieves the pressure with a clearance
33' Will Hughes from Watford swings in the corner from the right.
32' Luke Shaw clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
32' Adam Masina puts in a cross...
32' Watford is trying to create something here.
32' Goal kick for Watford.
32' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
31' Anthony Martial from Manchester United passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
31' Daniel James of Manchester United passes the ball to a team mate.
31' Manchester United start a counter attack.
31' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
31' A shot by Gerard Deulofeu is blocked.
31' Roberto Pereyra from Watford takes a short corner kick from the left.
30' Ball possession: Manchester United: 65%, Watford: 35%.
30' Abdoulaye Doucoure forces a good save from David De Gea who turns the ball behind for a corner!
30' Abdoulaye Doucoure from Watford takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
30' Watford start a counter attack.
30' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
30' Manchester United is in control of the ball.
29' Watford is trying to create something here.
29' Manchester United is in control of the ball.
29' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
29' Goal kick for Watford.
28' Anthony Martial from Manchester United sends an effort wide of target
28' Fred of Manchester United passes the ball to a team mate.
28' Fred from Manchester United takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
28' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
27' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
27' Watford is in control of the ball.
27' Goal kick for Watford.
27' Manchester United is having a good opportunity to score.
26' Manchester United is in control of the ball.
26' Watford start a counter attack.
26' The match is very one-sided right now. Manchester United are clearly dominating possession
26' Manchester United is having a good opportunity to score.
25' Manchester United is trying to create something here.
25' Ball possession: Manchester United: 65%, Watford: 35%.
24' Luke Shaw shoots from outside the box, but Ben Foster has it under control
24' A shot by Bruno Fernandes is blocked.
24' Manchester United is having a good opportunity to score.
24' Manchester United is trying to create something here.
23' A shot from Daniel James takes a deflection but the keeper is there to cover it
23' Manchester United is having a good opportunity to score.
23' Goal kick for Manchester United.
23' Roberto Pereyra from Watford crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
23' Craig Dawson from Watford crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
23' Aaron Wan-Bissaka relieves the pressure with a clearance
23' Watford start a counter attack.
22' Anthony Martial from Manchester United passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
22' Manchester United is having a good opportunity to score.
22' Aaron Wan-Bissaka of Manchester United passes the ball to a team mate.
22' Goal kick for Watford.
21' That's a great ball by Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
21' Anthony Martial from Manchester United passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
21' Manchester United is having a good opportunity to score.
21' Will Hughes is penalised for pushing Nemanja Matic.
20' Abdoulaye Doucoure relieves the pressure with a clearance
20' Anthony Martial of Manchester United passes the ball to a team mate.
20' Nemanja Matic of Manchester United passes the ball to a team mate.
20' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
20' Ball possession: Manchester United: 64%, Watford: 36%.
19' Manchester United is in control of the ball.
19' Watford is trying to create something here.
19' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
18' Manchester United is trying to create something here.
18' Goal kick for Watford.
17' Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Manchester United sends an effort wide of target
17' Daniel James from Manchester United passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
17' Will Hughes from Watford looks to have committed a foul on Bruno Fernandes but the referee is not having it and waves play on!
16' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
16' Watford is in control of the ball.
15' Ball possession: Manchester United: 54%, Watford: 46%.
15' Watford start a counter attack.
15' Fred could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
15' Safe hands from Ben Foster as he comes out and claims the ball
15' Aaron Wan-Bissaka puts in a cross...
15' The referee signals a free kick as Adam Masina from Watford trips Fred
15' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
14' Craig Dawson from Watford crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
14' Goal kick for Manchester United.
14' Abdoulaye Doucoure from Watford sends an effort wide of target
14' Gerard Deulofeu from Watford passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
13' Roberto Pereyra of Watford passes the ball to a team mate.
13' Watford is having a good opportunity to score.
13' Watford is trying to create something here.
13' Watford is trying to create something here.
13' Manchester United is in control of the ball.
12' The referee signals a free kick as Craig Dawson from Watford trips Daniel James
11' Watford is in control of the ball.
11' Troy Deeney is penalised for pushing Mason Greenwood.
10' Mason Greenwood shoots from outside the box, but Ben Foster has it under control
10' Ball possession: Manchester United: 63%, Watford: 37%.
10' Manchester United is having a good opportunity to score.
9' Safe hands from Ben Foster as he comes out and claims the ball
9' Victor Lindelof puts in a cross...
9' Manchester United is in control of the ball.
9' Manchester United is trying to create something here.
9' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
8' Goal kick for Watford.
8' Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
8' Manchester United is trying to create something here.
7' Goal kick for Watford.
6' Great vision by Craig Dawson from Watford as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
6' Luke Shaw from Manchester United takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
6' Manchester United is trying to create something here.
5' Christian Kabasele relieves the pressure with a clearance
5' Bruno Fernandes puts in a cross...
5' Ball possession: Manchester United: 49%, Watford: 51%.
5' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
4' Luke Shaw relieves the pressure with a clearance
4' Watford is having a good opportunity to score.
4' Nemanja Matic could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
4' Harry Maguire could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
4' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
3' Watford is trying to create something here.
3' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
3' Manchester United is in control of the ball.
2' Goal kick for Manchester United.
2' That's a great ball by Will Hughes from Watford. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
2' Watford is having a good opportunity to score.
2' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
1' Safe hands from Ben Foster as he comes out and claims the ball
1' Daniel James puts in a cross...
1' It's a cold day for playing football.
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' Watford kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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