Manchester United transfer news RECAP Watford team news and Dean Henderson transfer stance

It's matchday at Old Trafford as Manchester United look to make it a hat-trick of wins in their search for a top-four finish.

It's been another big week for Ralf Rangnick's side after their 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie, but now attentions turn back to Premier League matters as United aim for a third straight win.

There have been more twists in the race for the top for this week, with Tottenham losing against Burnley just days after their momentous win over Manchester City, while Arsenal took another step closer with their dramatic victory over Wolves.

That left the Gunners just one point behind the Reds in the table, and makes today's game against Watford at Old Trafford all the more important as United look to maintain an advantage over their rivals.

Rangnick will be without Scott McTominay and Edinson Cavani this afternoon, but Anthony Elanga will be pushing for a start after earning his side a vital draw in Madrid on Wednesday.

Follow all the latest build-up and transfer news with our live updates below.

We're going to call time on today's transfer blog, with kick-off at Old Trafford this afternoon a little over two hours away.

You can follow all of this afternoon's action between United and Watford on our live match blog, which you can access by clicking here.

After scoring two goals in the space of just five days during pre-season last July, Anthony Elanga soon became a recognisable and popular figure for Manchester United's supporters.

After stepping off the bench to score a consolation goal in United's surprise 4-2 defeat to Championship side QPR at the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium, the 19-year-old was rewarded with a starting berth for