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

Manchester United will attempt to avenge the defeat that led to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s sacking when Watford travel to Old Trafford on Saturday.

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.

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

Old Trafford in Manchester will host the match.

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.

Edinson Cavani is once again set to be absent for United, who hope to have Scott McTominay back from illness after he sat out the Atletico Madrid draw in midweek.

Joao Pedro and Juraj Kucka are being monitored by Watford after picking up knocks, while Joshua King might be fit after a back issue.

Both managers will deliver a fresh update on the condition of their squads on Friday.

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.

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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