Manchester United vs Watford LIVE early team news, predicted line up and score predictions

Manchester United are searching for a third consecutive win in the Premier League against Watford on Saturday.

United returned from the winter break with underwhelming results against Middlesbrough, Burnley and Southampton, but they've since claimed the three points against Brighton and Leeds, while they also secured a draw at Atletico Madrid in midweek.

United were second-best in the first half of that match but Anthony Elanga's late equaliser salvaged a result.

Watford have been in the relegation zone for most of the season and Roy Hodgson is now in charge. Hodgson won the first game of his reign at Vicarage Road against Aston Villa last week, but his side most recently lost 4-1 to Crystal Palace.

Ralf Rangnick's side will be hoping to make amends for their 4-1 defeat against Watford when the two sides last met.

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Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick is expected to freshen up the team for Saturday's Premier League fixture at home to Watford.

United drew 1-1 with Atletico Madrid in their Champions League round-of-16 first leg on Wednesday night and United could reopen a four-point advantage in fourth with a third successive league win.

Cristiano Ronaldo could continue up front as Edinson Cavani is still absent with a groin injury and Scott McTominay is out due to illness again. Nemanja Matic could start in midfield after his impact off the bench against Atletico.

Anthony Elanga is pushing for a start after his instant impact in Madrid while Diogo Dalot and Aaron Wan-Bissaka are in contention to come in at right-back.

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