Having lost their last two matches heading into the international break, Manchester United are anxious and ambitious to get back on the winning track. As we’re in to the final run-in till the end of the season, the Red Devils need to take all three points from as many opportunities as they can.
United are part of a fierce four way battle for the final two UEFA Champions League qualification slots, and they just don’t have any room for error right now. On top of that, they could be dealing with an injury crisis, at least up front, for this one.
The good news is that United get Ashley Young back from suspension, and he’s a very versatile player, so interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could slot him in wherever he’s needed against his former club.
The Bank MUFC Starting XI Prediction vs Watford FC (4-3-3)
Attack: Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford, Andreas Pereira
Midfielders: Paul Pogba, Nemanja Matic, Ander Herrera
Defenders: Ashley Young, Victor Lindelof, Chris Smalling, Diogo Dalot
Goalkeeper: David de Gea
Manchester United vs Watford FC FYIs
Kick-off: Saturday March 30, Old Trafford 3pm local
United Injury Report: go to this link
Odds via Odds Checker: United 5/11, Draw 39/10, Crystal Palace 7/1
Google Result Probability: Manchester United win 67%, Draw 20%, Watford win 13%
Prediction: United 2, Watford 0
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