Wednesday, 2 March 2016

MANCHESTER UNITED BOOSTED TO TOP FOUR FINISH

Juan Mata celebrates after scoring the winner in Manchester United's 1-0 victory over Watford


Manchester United 1-0 Watford: Juan Mata comes to youngsters' rescue in boost to Louis van Gaal's hopes of top four finish

  • Odion Ighalo had several opportunities to open the scoring in the first half but was denied by David de Gea
  • Captain Juan Mata scored an undeserved winner with a stunning free-kick on 83 minutes
  • Louis van Gaal's side managed to take advantage of defeats suffered by Arsenal, Tottenham and Man City 
  • It was a moment for Manchester United’s young ones to stand back and admire the work of an old master.
    So much has been made of the spirit of youth at Old Trafford recently; the sudden rise of Marcus Rashford and all those rookies blooded by Louis van Gaal.
    But when it really mattered for a United team that started the match with an average age of just 23, it was the most senior man in their ranks who came up with the goods
    The Spain playmaker rescued his young team-mates by netting a stunning late free-kick at Old Trafford

    Manchester United (4-2-3-1): De Gea 7.5; Varela 7, Fosu-Mensah 7, Blind 5, Rojo 6.5 (Darmian 6); Schneiderlin 6.5, Herrera 6.5 (Lingard 6); Martial 6.5, Mata 7 (McNair), Depay 6; Rashford 7
    Subs not used: Romero, Riley, Rothwell, Weir
    Booked: Fosu-Mensah
    Scorer: Mata 83' 
    Watford (4-4-2): Gomes 6.5; Nyom 6.5, Britos 7, Prodl 6.5, Holebas 6; Abdi 6 (Suarez 6), Behrami 6.5 (Anya), Watson 7, Capoue 7; Deeney 7, Ighalo 6 (Amrabat 6)
    Subs not used: Pantilimon, Cathcart, Paredes, Ake
    Booked: Britas, Amrabat
    Referee: Mike Dean 
    Att: 75,272 


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