PREDICTION: A 1-0 win for Watford
FANTASY PICK: Odion Ighalo
KEY STAT: Manchester United have won the last nine matches in all competitions against Watford, with the Hornets' last win coming back in September 1986, 1-0 at home in the league.
- WATFORD
Watford striker Odion Ighalo faces a late fitness test after returning back to the club late following international duty with Nigeria. Sebastian Prodl remains unavailable owing to a calf injury, as does Tommie Hoban (groin and hip injuries), Joel Ekstrand (knee) and Rene Gilmartin (knee). Beyond those, Sanchez Flores has a fully-fit squad from which to choose, although problems could yet surface for Allan Nyom, should he be punished by the Cameroon Football Association for missing their recent World Cup qualifiers.
- MANCHESTER UNITED
Louis van Gaal is suffering from a striker shortage. Wayne Rooney (illness) and Anthony Martial (foot) are out while James Wilson cannot play 90 minutes because of a lack match fitness. Marouane Fellaini (calf), Michael Carrick (ankle), Antonio Valencia (foot) and Luke Shaw (leg) are out but Matteo Darmian is back following his one-match suspension. |